Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1122
Very Fine and Rare American Bed Warmer with Engraved Brass and Painted Maple Handle
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
18th century, circular lidded pan with punched holes and engraved decoration featuring a Native American male, inscribed "Cunne Shote the Indian Chief/A great warrior of the Cherokee Nation/GR iii", mounted on turned wood handle, 45 x 12-1/2 x 3-3/4 in.
Provenance: Nathan Liverant and Son, Colchester, Connecticut; Sotheby's, New York, The William K. du Pont Collection, January 22, 2022 lot 208 for $56,700; Private New England Collection
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Nathan Liverant and Son, Colchester, Connecticut; Sotheby's, New York, The William K. du Pont Collection, January 22, 2022 lot 208 for $56,700; Private New England Collection
dents and warping to brass, two notable at bottom of pan, brass handle support has been repaired at junction of bed warmer body with lead solder and an internal copper riveted plate, pitting, discoloration, and spotting, verdigris, surface dust/accretion, some scuffs and wear to wood handle, one turned ring with chipping
