- 3125
Two American Silver Classical Revival Sauce Boats, Tiffany & Co, New York And Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, circa 1865-70 and 1871
Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, the first Edward C. Moore for Tiffany, numbered 686-6170, the second numbered 112 and with date letter
- Silver
- lengths 9 1/4 , 9 3/4 in.
- 23.5, 24.8 cm
the first with Greek key border, forked handle rising from an acanthus leaf, the second with foliate border, handle rising from a mask, initialed Gothic M, the other side engraved, "Presented to Mr. & Mrs. David Moss, By their Brothers Ralph & Henry Moss. May 26, 1872."
Condition
Tiffany examples wobbles slightly, otherwise good
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
David (b. 1844), Ralph (b. 1840) and Henry (b. 1849) Moss were the children of Solomon Davis Moss and his wife Sophia. Their father was born in Poland and emigrated to New York, where he was a tailor/draper and pawnbroker, dying in 1866. His son David was in New York real estate and had twelve children with his wife Annie before his death in 1892.