- 3170
An American Silver Bread Basket, John Targee, New York, circa 1820
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base I.T. in rectangle and four pseudo marks
- Silver
- length over handles 17 1/4 in.
- 43.8cm
of rectangular boat form, the applied lobed and gadrooned rim with foliage at intervals, conforming loop handles centered by flowerheads, raised on a rectangular pedestal base with collar of stiff leaves, underside of rim engraved ALLEN
Provenance
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, 23-24 June 1994, lot 87
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
An identical model sold Christie's, New York, 16 June 1984.