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American silver creamer, Nathaniel Coleman, Burlington, NJ, circa 1800
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- Silver
- height of creamer 6 1/2 in.
- 16.5 cm
helmet form with applied beaded borders, front engraved with foliate SK, square base engraved W:S:K to M:L, marked side of base N.C in serrated rectangle. Together with a sugar urn, monogrammed BMM, by John Vernon, New York, circa 1790. 2 pieces.
Provenance
Descended in the family of Anne Wharton, daughter of James Kinsey, member of the Continental Congress 1774-75 and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey 1789-1803.
Sold, Christie's New York, 19 October 1990, lot 76
Sold, Christie's New York, 19 October 1990, lot 76
Exhibited
(creamer) New Jersey State Museum, 1976
Condition
a little extra old solder under foot, otherwise in 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.
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.