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An American Silver Five Piece Tea and Coffee Service and similar Silver-plated Tray, William Gale for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1860
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height of kettle on lampstand 15in. (38cm), length of tray over handles 31in. (78.7cm)
comprising; Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, Sugar Bowl, Waste Bowl and two-handled Tray, of generous proportions, each of partially gadrooned baluster form chased and engraved with pendant foliage above lion rampant crests, the handles and spouts formed as branches wrapped with berried vines issuing from leaves, the rectangular tray decorated with dense flowers, foliage, shells and lattice, raised on four conforming bracket feet, marked on bases and numbered 9729, kettle numbered 565, lampstand and lamp unmarked, tray unmarked
Condition
sugar bowl missing the cover, 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.