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A RARE AMERICAN CREWELWORK FOUR-FOLD POCKETBOOK, ATTRIBUTED TO MARY EATON, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Length 8 1/2 in.; 21.6 cm.
an overall floral design on a green ground; accompanied by a fitted box, which is inscribed This pocket book was made by Mary Eaton and by her given to her brother - Samuel Eaton. (father of Mr. Chase) before 1810.
Provenance
Mary Walton, Griswold, Connecticut, October 1985;
Vogel Collection no. 431.
Vogel Collection no. 431.
Condition
In overall fine condition. Few small traces of hole made by moths. Otherwise, the pocketbook has retained a strong color throughout.
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.