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A Victorian silver five-piece tea and coffee service, Robert Hennell II, London, 1860/65/73
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases, teapot, coffee pot, and sugar bowl marked for 1860, waste bowl for 1865, and creamer for 1873
- Silver
- height of coffee pot 10 in.
- 25.4cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, two-handled Sugar Bowl, and Waste Bowl, all chased as wicker, sides with an oval reserve engraved with a crest, hinged covers, twisted handles
Condition
waste bowl lacking engraved crest, possibly removed, otherwise good; please note that the ivory insulators were replaced with celluloide insulators
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.