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AN AMERICAN SILVER TEA URN, BAILEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1852-1855
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base BAILEY & CO / CHESTNUT STREET and with eagle, shield, U (900 standard) and elephant, also numbered 136.
- height 19 1/4 in.
- 49 cm
with bright-cut and beaded borders, the body engraved with floral swags and two shields, one initialed B, the other with bee crest.
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, January 1979
Condition
body and cover with some small dings, body with small dent to one side, urn finial slightly pushed down on one side
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.