- 3132
A Rare American Silver Rococo Revival Egg Coddler, Ball, Tompkins & Black, New York, circa 1845
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- marked on the underside of the burner BALL TOMPKINS & BLACK/SUCCESSORS TO/MARQUAND & CO/NEW YORK FORBES
- Silver
- height 13 1/2 in.
- 34.3cm
the stand with molded edge and leaf-capped scroll supports ending in shell feet and joined by stretchers supporting a burner, the rectangular body with canted corners, flatchased with floral sprays and with contemporary monogram HLP within an acanthus and floral cartouche, double-hinged cover, insert with two levels of six rings, the cast rococo handle later engraved SP
Provenance
Sold, Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 3 May 1980, lot 148
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.