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Edward Barnard & Sons, overstruck by Frederick Elkington for Elkington & Co as retailers
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- An 'Aesthetic Pattern' Tea Service
the undersides of the vessels stamped '398', '399' and '400', the underside of the tray stamped '394' and with the Patent Office Design Registry mark for 27 March 1880
- the tray 41.5cm. over handle;
- 1ft 4¼in.
silver, pearl-finished, comprising: Teapot, Milk Jug, Sugar Bowl, Sugar Tongs and fan-shaped Tray, engraved and bright-cut with swallows in flight, finches amidst cherry blossoms and butterflies, monogrammed FJEH
Condition
In overall good condition, with some wear.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A similar tray with the mark of Edward Barnard & Sons, London, 1880 was sold Sotheby's Belgravia, 19 February 1981, lot 518, and subsequently illustrated in Vanessa Brett, The Sotheby's Directory of Silver, 1600-1940, London, 1986, p. 298, no. 1393.