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An American Silver Large two-handled "Marine" Presentation Cup, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1900
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base and numbered 536 and date symbol for 1900
- Silver
- height 16 1/4 in.
- 41.3cm
of inverted pear form, the lower body and upper rim chased with shell-form fluting, the body applied with a cartouche of scrolls, flowerheads, dolphins and shells flanked by sprays of seaweed and enclosing an etched presentation inscription, the handles formed as open-mouthed dolphins, raised on a domed foot applied with clam shells spaced with seaweed, conforming base rim
Condition
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
The presentation inscription reads: "New York Yacht Club Cruise 1900, Race for Commodore's Cups, Prize for Schooners Won by QUISSETTA." Quissetta, 96 feet overall, was designed by William Gardner in 1896 and was owned by the Lippit brothers of Providence, R.I.