- 3239
An American Silver Sauce Boat, Myer Myers, New York, circa 1750-1765
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base Myers in shaped rectangle, and with engraved weight 25 3/4 oz [for the original pair]
- Silver
- length 7 1/4 in.
- 18.4cm
with shaped rim, raised on three scroll and hoof feet headed by shields, leaf-capped double-scroll handle, engraved on base B/TP
Provenance
Thomas and Phebe Barnes, New York, thus by descent,
Sold, Christie's, New York, 12 June 1982, lot 46
Sold, Christie's, New York, 12 June 1982, lot 46
Literature
Barquist, David L., Myer Myers, Jewish Silversmith in Colonial New York, 2001, no. 6, p. 85.
Condition
tiny rims splits on either side of 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.
Catalogue Note
Barquist notes that Thomas and Phebe Barnes could have been very significant early patrons of Myers, if all of the objects with corresponding initials were owned by them. These include this sauce boat and its now unlocated pair, a punch bowl at the New York Historical Society (Barquist no. 7), a smaller bowl also in the 1982 sale (Barquist 53), and a sauce spoon (Barquist 41).
Thomas Barnes was commander of the sloop Elizabeth, which allowed opportunities for privateering as well as legitimate trade. Barquist records that by his death, Barnes owned several slaves, a house and lots on Cherry Street in New York, another house on twenty acres in Westchester, and woodlands on Throgs Neck.