- 3130
A Pair Of American Silver Rococo Revival Salvers, William Gale & Son, New York, 1855
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on undersides
- Silver
- length 16 1/8 in.
- 41cm
shaped oval with applied reeded rim, the surface engraved with panels of trellis enclosed with scrolling foliage and shellwork, centered by a floral and shellwork rococo cartouche, one with foliate script initials GN the other with MAL, on four shellwork and scroll bracket feet, the underside engraved with presentation inscription
Condition
good condition
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
The presentation inscriptions read: "George Newbold Jr May 29th 1855 Presented by his Father on his 75th birthday" and "Mary Ann Lawrence May 19th 1855 Presented by her father on his 75th birthday"
In 1834, Mary Ann Newbold, daughter of George and Mary E. Newbold, married her relative George Newbold Lawrence (1806-1895) a distinguished ornithologist.