- 3266
A Rare American Silver Sucket Fork, circa 1675-1700
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked in bowl BS or ES in rectangle, possibly for Benjamin Sanderson of Boston
- silver
- length 6 1/8 in.
- 15.5cm
the bowl engraved on underside with contemporary block intiials MS, twisted handle and two-prong fork terminal
Provenance
Possibly Martha, daughter of Captain John Seaman
Descended in the Seaman family
Estate of Seymour Saltus, New Jersey
Descended in the Seaman family
Estate of Seymour Saltus, New Jersey
Exhibited
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1993-2005
Condition
mark a little rubbed, repair at base of fork and old repair where spoon joins handle
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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.