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A George IV silver-gilt four-piece tea and coffee set, William Esterbrook, London, 1828
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout
- Silver, gilt, wood
- height of kettle on lampstand 14 in.
- 35.5cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, and Sugar Bowl, all embossed and chased with bunches of fruit and fowers within panels, hinged lids with rose finials. Together with a matching Kettle on Lampstand, Crichton Bros., London, 1913, and a pair of similar American silver-gilt sugar tongs.
Condition
minor dings, coffee pot and burner from lampstand each with a small dent, finial on coffee pot lacking bolt and is 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.
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.