Lot 1170
  • 1170

American silver cake basket, Marquand & Co., New York, 1834-1839

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base
  • silver
  • diameter 11 1/2 in.
  • 29.2 cm
circular with simulated raffia sides and applied grapevine rim, the base with die-roll band of leaves and bell flowers and raised on pierced foliate and flower panel feet

Provenance

Skinner's Boston, Massachusetts, October 28, 2012, Lot 485;
Clark Pearce, Essex, Massachusetts.

Condition

minor creases inside bowl, otherwise good condition
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.