- 3224
An American Silver Sauce Boat, William Hollingshead, Philadelphia, circa 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked twice on base WH script in notched rectangle
- Silver
- length 7 3/4 in.
- 19.6cm
oval with scalloped rim, engraved on one side with contemporary monogram NJR in foliate script, with leaf-capped double-scroll handle, raised on three scroll supports headed and terminating in shells
Provenance
Sold, Sotheby Parke Bernet, 31 January - 3 February 1979, lot 103
Condition
old repair at rim, front foot with repair to underside, one back foot through in one spot, some overall wear but good condition, nice weight, clear marks
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
The initials are likely those of Nathaniel Ramsay, who was a colonel under George Washington in the Revolutionary War. Afterwards, he resumed his law practice in Baltimore, and represented Maryland in Congress from 1786-7. See Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography, Vol. V, p. 166-67.