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AN AMERICAN SILVER OCTAGONAL CUP AND SAUCER, WILLIAM FORBES, RETAILED BY BALL, TOMPKINS & BLACK, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1840-50
Estimate
600 - 800 USD
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Description
- marked on bases BALL, TOMPKINS & BLACK / SUCCESSOR TO / MARQUAND & CO / W. FORBES / NEW YORK and with two eagle marks.
- diameter of saucer 6 1/4 in.
- 15.9 cm
with molded rim and capped scroll handle.
Provenance
MJB Antiques, April 1977
Condition
cup with several small dents, otherwise good
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
An octagonal cup and saucer by Bailey & Kitchen, Philadelphia, with an 1846 inscription, was in the Stanley Paul Sax Collection, sold Sotheby's, New York, January 16-17, 1998, lot 11.