- 685
Meriden International Sterling Company, circa 1932
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- 'Al Capone's Cocktail Shaker'
- silver plate
- height: 38cm., 15in.
communion flagon form, detachable cover, the body engraved To A / 'REGULAR GUY' / From / THE BOYS / 1932
Provenance
By Repute, given to Mr Alphonse Capone by some of his associates as a Christmas gift in 1932;
Acquired from the estate of a former member of the staff of Mr Capone;
Pullman Gallery, London, July 1998
Acquired from the estate of a former member of the staff of Mr Capone;
Pullman Gallery, London, July 1998
Literature
Simon Khachadourian, The cocktail shaker, London, 2000. p. 29.
Condition
Some wear on top of lid, otherwise overall good condition. As stated in the provenance, this item was reputedly given to Al Capone by some of his associates and Sotheby's cannot further substantiate this suggestion.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."