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35TH TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA. American Silver Trophy, Reed & Barton, Taunton, MA, dated 1922
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked underneath and numbered 61031 A
- Silver
- height of trophy 21 3/4; height overall 28in.
- 55.2cm, 71.2 cm
bound bamboo rim, the central column stem flanked by three palmetto trees, the bowl engraved "35th Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, New Orleans, La., April 25-26-27 1922" and with scenes of "Oil Wells" and "Orange Picking," the base with participants' names, the japanned wood base with presentation plaque topped by bales of cotton
Condition
lacquered, starting to discolor in places, otherwise good condition, unusual and specific model
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
The 1922 Conclave was held in New Orleans, which had also hosted in 1874. The Foreword of the Proceedings records, "Wednesday there were more boat rides and some exhibition drills at Heinemann Base Ball Park. Illinois was kind enough to capture four of the five prizes."