- 3098
Five American Silver Bird's Nest Pattern Servers, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, And Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, circa 1865-75
Estimate
700 - 900 USD
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Description
- Silver
- length of longest 10 5/8 in.
- 27cm
comprising: a sugar sifter with fully modeled bird and nest terminal, by Gorham, a serving spono and two butter knives, with reliefs of a bird on a nest, by Whiting, and a serving spoon with openwork terminal of a bird above a nest, apparently unmarked
Condition
all in good condition, gilding slightly rubbed at high spots
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.