- 1495
'ASSISTANCE' CEREMONIAL PARADE FIRE HAT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Blue painted and pressed felt
- 6 1/4 by 14 by 13 in.
Made in Philadelphia circa 1850.
Provenance
Collection of Mercer Museum, Doylestown Pennsylvania;
James and Nancy Glazer, American Antiques, Bailey Island, Maine
James and Nancy Glazer, American Antiques, Bailey Island, Maine
Condition
Wear and loss around the edge of the brim. Repaired cracks and bends on the brim. At the base of the crown, there is some flaking paint. Has been cleaned and touched up around the initials on the top.
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.