- 3131
An American Silver Rococo Revival Kettle On Lampstand, William Forbes For Ball Black & Co., New York, circa 1850
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base
- Silver, Ivorine (Plastic)
- height 16 3/4 in.
- 42.5cm
the body embossed and chased with grapevines and with applied vine borders and swinging handle, one side engraved "E.K.C to S.T.T." the lampstand with pierced grapvine aprons and on scrolled vine supports ending in grape-cluster feet
Condition
minor dings throughout, good condition. Please note that the ivory insulators have been removed and replaced with ivorine (plastic).
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.