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Large American silver-plated lighthouse cocktail shaker, International Silver Co., Meriden, CT, dated 1927
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 340
- silver-plate
- height 20 in.
- 50.8 cm
in the form of a windowed lighthouse with a gallery around the light, engraved on one side "To Zalmon and Jeannette Simmons December 30, 1927", base with handle
Literature
Stephen Visakay, Vintage Barware, 1997, illus. p. 45 (one of this model).
Simon Khachadourian, The Cocktail Shaker, London 2000, pp.44-45 (one of this model).
Simon Khachadourian, The Cocktail Shaker, London 2000, pp.44-45 (one of this model).
Condition
shallow dings, creases and scratches throughout, stopper with some dents to rim and cork with some minor losses, otherwise good
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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.