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A Rare Pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers Commemorating the 1939 World's Fair, New York
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- A Rare Pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers Commemorating the 1939 World's Fair, New York
top of base with molded mark THEME BUILDING/NEW YORK'S WORLD'S FAIR/1939; underside with molded mark WM. ROGERS MFG. CO/ PAT. PEND./OFFICIALLY/APPROVED
chromium-plated metal and cork
- after a design by Wallace K. Harrison and J. André Fouilhoux
Literature
Wendy Kaplan, ed., Designing Modernity: The Arts of Reform and Persuasion 1885-1945, New York, 1995, p. 330 (for a 36 inch stainless steel model of the Theme Building in the collection of the Wolfsonian)
Condition
Overall very good original condition. Each piece with some minor tarnish and few minute surface scratches. The base with greater rubbing and some unevenness to the surface which appears inherent in the making. One with a loss to the cork to the underside. Lacking about 1/3 of the cork, however it is to the outer edge, and the cork remains stable and in place. The salt with some salt staining adjacent to the holes in the midsection and a slight bent at the tip. The first time we have seen this set on the market.
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.