American silver tea urn, Edward Rockwell, New York, circa 1825

the shaped square base with gadrooned borders, on foliate paw feet, the spigot in the form of a dolphin with a cast foliate handle, the baluster-form body with applied foliate form band and gadrooned rim, two cast foliate handles with female mask terminals, the domed cover with bud form finial, the interior fitted with a cylindrical heater, the front engraved with a wreath enclosing later script monogram and flanked by later dates 1881 and 1885

The Estate of Gary L. Carlisle
Sold, Christie's, New York, 21 October 1989, lot 83

interior collar around shaft for iron plug bent and separating; some wear to finial and engraving, but well modeled dolphin spout and feet
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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A soup tureen by Edward and Samuel S. Rockwell is in the collection of the Museum of the CIty of New York.  Edward Rockwell was active as a silversmith by himself from 1803-1814, and was joined by Samuel in 1815.