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AN AMERICAN SILVER TWO-HANDLED BASKET, WILLIAM GALE & SON, NEW YORK, 1852
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base WMGALE&SON / NEW YORK with date in lozenge and pseudo hallmarks.
- length over handles 15 in.
- 38.1 cm
oval with waved applied flower and scroll border, center monogrammed AMS, the foot chased with flowers.
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 monogram may be that of Abraham M. Schermerhorn (1791-1855) and his wife Mary Kent Adams (1798-1865). In 1837 he was the third mayor of Rochester, New York, then from 1849 to 1853 the U.S. Representative for New York's 28th district, which included Rochester, Buffalo, and Niagra Falls.