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A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER-GILT, ENAMEL AND HARDSTONE COFFEE SET WITH MATCHING TRAY, MID 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases SILVER
- enamel, hardstone, silver-gilt
- height of coffee pot 10 7/8 in., length of tray 19 7/8 in.
- 27.6 cm, 50.5 cm
all with enameled flower and foliate decoration and set with turquoises, comprising a Coffee Pot applied on both sides with an enameled cat chasing butterflies among flowers, eight Cups applied on both sides with enameled peonies, and a matching two-handled Tray. 10 pieces.
Condition
coffee pot with finial lacking turquoise stone, dent to base rim, some enamel loss to one cat's paw; tray with some minor enamel loss to the foliage decoration, a dent to interior and surface scratches from use; overall good condition with enameling largely in tact
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.