- 3150
An American Silver Rococo Revival Kettle On Lampstand, Adolph Himmel For Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, circa 1850
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base HYDE & GOODRICH / MANUFACTURERS / NEW ORLEANS with incuse H for Himmel
- Silver, Ivorine (Plastic)
- height 16 3/4 in.
- 42.5cm
of pear form, embossed and chased with two foliate cartouches, one enclosing a chased landscape including a castle, fishermen in a boat and swimming swans, the other enclosing a monogram RKM & JM, leaf-capped spout and swing handle, squirrel-form finial, the stand with four shell and scroll supports liked by cast foliate aprons
Condition
missing lamp, slight crease right of spout, cover doesn't close tightly, engraving softened, otherwise 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.