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AN AMERICAN SILVER KETTLE AND LAMPSTAND, OBADIAH RICH, BOSTON, CIRCA 1835
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base O. RICH / fine / BOSTON.
- Silver, ivory
- height overall 13 in.
- 33 cm
lower body of kettle chased with palm leaves, the hinged lid with flowering branch finial, the stand raised on scroll supports terminating in shell feet.
Provenance
Jackson/Gillooly, October 1988
Condition
kettle with minor dings to shoulder of body, the stand with one support resoldered and one support starting to split, lacking burner, 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.