Lot 414
  • 414

American silver kettle on lampstand, Whiting Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, circa 1881

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases of kettle and lampstand, numbered 510
  • silver, ivorine (plastic)
  • height 12 1/2 in.
  • 31.7 cm
spot-hammered and acid-etched surface embossed with scrolls, embossed with a flower on matted ground on both sides of kettle

Condition

lamp with small dent to base rim, kettle with a peg on each side pushed slightly into body, interior with surface discoloration from use, overall good condition, ivory insulators replaced with ivorine
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.
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