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A Japanese export silver part dinner service, Arthur & Bond, Yokohama, early 20th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- length of fish platter 30in. (76.2cm)
comprising: tureen and cover, fish platter and twenty-four dinner plates, the tureen chased overall in high relief with fish swimming among crashing waves, with cast handles and slip-lock finial formed as two fish, the matching oblong fish platter and dinner plates spot hammered and with conforming borders, all chased with Japanese calligraphic character which translates to ? Thebier or Thèvier, marked on bases
Condition
some minor dings to bases of plates but not through, chasing crisp, 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.