- 3137
An American Silver Syrup Jug, Gale & Willis, New York, 1859
Estimate
400 - 600 USD
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Description
- marked on base
- Silver, ivorine (plastic)
- height 5 3/4 in.
- 14.6cm
plain baluster form with eared handle, engraved below spout with script monogram LDF, lift-off domed cover with acorn finial
Provenance
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, 30 June - 1 July 1983, lot 76
Condition
lower handle terminals lightly pushed in, small dents to lower body on both sides of handle and a larger dent to body on one side, otherwise good. Please note 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.