American & Southern Auction | October 16, 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 508
Very Rare Pair American Adjustable Toleware Two Light Sconces
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
attributed to Ulster, New York, early 19th century, each with tiered base surmounted by column supporting adjustable slide with two candle cups and large circular backing, the backing with crimpled rim and applied pinwheel and circle decoration, 18-1/4 x 11-3/4 x 7-1/4 in.
Provenance: Elliot & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts (accompanied by copy of receipt dated August 8, 2018 for $13,000); A North Carolina Private Collection
Note: A similar example can be seen in the collection of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Object Number 1967.1849, see: http://museumcollection.winterthur.org/single-record.php?resultsperpage=20&view=catalog&srchtype=advanced&hasImage=&ObjObjectName=&CreOrigin=&Earliest=&Latest=&CreCreatorLocal_tab=&materialsearch=&ObjObjectID=&ObjCategory=&DesMaterial_tab=&DesTechnique_tab=&AccCreditLineLocal=&CreMarkSignature=&recid=1967.1849&srchfld=&srchtxt=1967.1849&id=f422&rownum=1&version=100&src=results-imagelink-only.
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Elliot & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts (accompanied by copy of receipt dated August 8, 2018 for $13,000); A North Carolina Private Collection
light surface rust and corrosion, scattered areas of visible solder, minor warping and dents, surface dirt, accretion, and wax residue, some separations at seams, possible resolder and repair to central columns (?)
