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AN AMERICAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER NAPOLEONIC CORONATION "FISHER BODY" COACH, SILVER CREATIONS, LTD, EMERSON, NJ, 1973 |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, coach mounted with plaque "Silver Creations, Ltd. 1973 0242/1000 STERLING SILVER"
- parcel gilt silver, silver
- overall length of coach 17 in.
- 43.2 cm
comprising a model of the Imperial Coach, two horses dressed in full regalia and a figure of Napoleon
Condition
one horse with headdress broken off and needs reattaching and lacking one filigree piece over the back leg, the gilt harnesses on both horses were glued at front and back legs- now loose and with glue residue; the coach lacking the glass in one back window, the front with one mounting step broken off and needs reattaching; otherwise 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.
Catalogue Note
Fisher Body, the automobile coach builder founded 1908 by the Fisher brothers in Detroit, Michigan and a division of General Motors for many years, made Napoleon's Imperial Coach their emblem in 1923. Fisher Body granted permission to Silver Creations, Ltd. to recreate the Imperial Coach in 1973 in celebration of it's Golden Anniversary. A limited edition of 1000 coaches were made, and each anniversary coach bears the owner’s personal registration number.