- 3221
An American Silver Chased Teapot, Ephraim Brasher, New York, circa 1770
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marked center of base E.BRASHER in rectangle and N-YORK in rectangle
- silver, wood
- height 7 5/8 in.
- 19.3cm
chased with two rococo cartouches surrounded by trailing flowers, fluted spout, pinecone finial above swags of beads, the foot engraved underneath with early initials EN.D.W
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, January 19-21, 2007, lot 188
Condition
initials probably removed but not thin; new appropriate handle
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.