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A silver tea and coffee service, Grachev, St Petersburg, 1896
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- width of tray: 46.2cm, 18 1/4 in.; height of tea pot: 13.5cm, 5 1/4 in.
comprising: tray, kettle on stand with burner, coffee pot, tea pot, covered sugar bowl, creamer, waste bowl, two egg cups and spoons, salt, sugar tongs, lemon fork and knife, engraved with initials JLH below a baron's crown, 84 standard, some pieces struck with workmaster's initials M.G (Cyrillic), presumably for Mikhail Grachev, French control marks, in original fitted wood case, with two associated spoons, George Adams, London, 1879
Condition
Most pieces are in excellent condition. The salt cellar is badly damaged: dented and chewed (?!). The others with only very minor surface scratches from occasional use. The wood case in good order with time 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."