Vermont Estate
Acquired from the above by the present owner

The Architect and the Industrial Arts: An Exhibition of Contemporary American Design, New York, 1929, p. 61 and pl. 8 (for the larger model)
House & Garden, December 1931, p. 67 (for the larger model)
J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern 1925-1940:  Design for a New Age, New York, 2000, p. 45 (for the larger model)
Jewel Stern, Modernism in American Silver, New Haven, 2005, pp. 105 and 353, cat. no. 87 (for the larger model)

Overall in very good condition. The surfaces with a few shallow scratches and minute abrasions consistent with age and gentle handling. The recessed portions of the design with minor residue of silver polish. The upper edge with a few minor irregularities only visible upon close inspection. A rare centerpiece by Saarinen in this scale, the decorative scheme is very finely rendered.
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.