- 3079
An American Silver Ice Pail, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1872
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base, numbered 140 and with date letter for 1872
- Silver
- length overall 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2cm
in the form of a shipwrecked pail hung with icicles and chased to simulate hoops and staves, on a rocky base applied with icicles
Condition
some tiny dings to sides but not through, underside missing one nut
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This ice pail is listed in Gorham's ledgers as "no 140 old wooden bucket ice bowl," introduced on 8 February 1872, with a manufacturing cost of $95.66. It was probably designed by George Wilkinson, Gorham's chief designer.
The purchase of Alaska - "Seward's Folly" - from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million inspired a whole group of arctic-themed objects.