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AN IRISH SILVER COFFEE POT, JOHN HAMILTON, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1730 |
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on body and cover, base with scratch weight 29=16
- silver, wood
- height 9 3/8 in.
- 23.8 cm
tapered cylindrical, with wood handle to right of straight spout, low domed cover with baluster finial, engraved with contemporary arms in strapwork cartouche
Provenance
Property from the Estate of the Late Edith Wetmore, New York, sold
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, January 27, 1967, lot 131
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, January 27, 1967, lot 131
Condition
crease in base, small dent below arms, otherwise 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 arms are possibly those of Preston.