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An AMERICAN SILVER-MOUNTED Cut-glass claret jug, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1893
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on collar, numbered S1461 and with date symbol for 1893
- Silver
- height 11in.
- 27.9cm
the glass body of squat baluster form with elongated neck, cut-overall with spiralling lobes, trailing leaves, flowerheads and scrolls, topped by a silver collar chased below spout with a female mask emerging from a shell and applied with floral swags held by a putto seated on the handle, handle mount chased with formal foliage and berried laurel, cover with shell thumbpiece and engraved with initials JC
Condition
very 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.