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An American Parcel-gilt Silver "Foxhunting" Two-handled Cup, Tiffany & Co., New York, the design attributed to Charles Osborne, circa 1880
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 5975-9195
- Silver
- height 7 1/2 in.
- 19 cm
the spot-hammered body applied with male and female riders and etched with hounds in a landscape, conforming lobed handles.
Condition
tiny crease and small repair near head of horseman; some overall wear, particularly to gilding on figures, but well-handled form and nice combination of applied and etched details in the scene
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.
Catalogue Note
The flowing organic handles of this piece are typical of Osborne's work, such as the two-handled cup of 1885 illustrated by John Loring, Magnificent Tiffany Silver, 2001, p. 172.