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AN AMERICAN SILVER COFFEE POT WITH CARVED HANDLE, HARVEY LEWIS, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1815 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked twice on base H. Lewis in rectangle with serrated ends
- height 11 5/8 in.
- 29.5 cm
with beaded borders, the spout topped with a shell, domed cover with acorn finial, the upper terminal of the ivory handle carved as a dog's head
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, January 25, 2013, lot 215
Condition
age cracks to ivory and repaired behind dog head, lower handle terminal pushed in a little but not through, minor dings/nicks to surface
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.