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A French Silver Five-piece Tea and Coffee Set, Alphonse Debain, Paris, circa 1890
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
marked throughout with maker's mark and French export mark, spirit lamp apparently unmarked
- Silver, African Elephant Ivory
- height of hot water urn 17 3/4 in.
- 45.1cm
comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Hot Water Urn, Creamer and Sugar Bowl, each of paneled oval vase form, chased on both sides with reeded oval reserves flanked by oak sprays and enclosing engraved arms, with leaf-capped reeded handles and vine-wrapped spouts, hinged covers with cast oak wreath finials, hot water urn with ivory pad feet and spirit lamp handle
Condition
spirit lamp with repairs to shoulders and unmarked , hot water urn wobbly, some wear to high spots of chasing overall, cast decoration good
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.