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An American Silver Eleven-Piece Dresser Set, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1889
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length of mirror 10 3/4in. (27.2cm)
comprising: hand mirror, powder box, hair brush, two clothes brushes, clothes whisk, gloves stretcher, oblong box, shoehorn, and nail buffer and tray, each with traces of gilding, chased with lion's masks, scrolling foliage and festoons, all engraved with monogram LTH in oval reserve, the powder box engraved on base "Louise T. Hartshorne Christmas 1889." Together with a smaller shorehorn engraved MMcJL?, S. Kirk & Son Co., Baltimore, 12 pieces total
Condition
the backing of mirror glass worn, dent to clothes wisk handle but not through, as noted re gilding, otherwise 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.