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A silver tea and coffee service, various makers St. Petersburg, mid 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- width of tray: 64cm, 25 3/8 in; height of kettle-on-stand: 41cm, 16 1/4 in.
in Rococo taste, comprising a large kettle-on-stand with burner, Joseph Nordberg, 1855, a tea pot and cream jug, Andrei Rilander, 1851, coffee pot, Karl Seipel, 1851, covered sugar bowl, Carl Siewars, 1859, some engraved with initials IGG (Cyrillic), ivory insulators, and a two-handled tray, Adolf Sper, 1843, engraved with crowned cipher EG (Cyrillic), all pieces 84 standard
Provenance
Christie's London, 15 July 2003, lot 343
Condition
Generally fair or good condition. Some pieces with shallow dents; all with minor nicks and scratches consistent with age. Some handles loose.
"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."