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A Victorian silver ``tete-a-tete'' set from the collection of the Grand Dukes of Baden, Hunt & Roskell, London, 1871
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- marked and engraved Hunt & Roskell, 156 New Bond St London, the stand numbered 5708
- height overall 20 1/2 in.
- 52cm
comprising: teapot, coffee pot, creamer, open sugar bowl, two teaspoons, sugar tongs, and tea strainer, in neoclassical style with laurel garlands, stiff leaves on matted grounds, openwork floral handle terminals matched on the four ribs of the tiered stand with quatrefoil-form base, all monogrammed CO
Provenance
The Grand Dukes of Baden
Sold Sotheby's, Baden-Baden, 21 October 1995, lot 2214
Sold Sotheby's, Baden-Baden, 21 October 1995, lot 2214
Condition
one spoon with handle repaired near bowl, chip to one of the ivory insulators, small dent to sugar bowl, stand with three small cracks near feet and one on frame near top, otherwise good, crisp casting and chasing, top quality, minimal 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.
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.