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A James I provincial silver seal-top spoon, maker's mark RC in rose (revised Jackson, 1989, p. 518), dated 1617
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- marked inside bowl with maker only
- silver
- height 7 1/8 in.
- 18.1 cm
back of bowl engraved 1617, handle engraved on front "The Gift of Mrs. Howard Strangwayes" and on back "Unto John Travers 1617"
Provenance
Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
Literature
This maker's mark is recorded in Jackson, 1989 revised edition, p. 518, as unascribed English provincial.
Condition
shallow dents to back of bowl, thinning and wear to edge of the top of the bowl, finial and bowl with traces of gilding, engraving on back of handle rubbed towards top 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.