- 693
A SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE, GRACHEV |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Teapot : H. 21 x L. 18,5 cm ; 8 ¼ x 7 ¼ in. ; Coffee pot : H. 24,5 x L. 20 cm ; 9 5/8 x 7 7/8 in. ; Sugar bowl : H. 20 x L. 15 cm ; 7 7/8 x 6 in. ; Milk jug : H. 12 x L. 12,5 cm ; 4 ¾ x 5 in. ; Sugar tongs : L. 15 cm ; 6 in. ; Tea Strainer : L. 18,5 cm ; 7 ¼ in.
comprising : a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, tongs, and tea strainer, the handles of the lids in the shape of an izba, decorated with stylized interlacing, and geometric motifs, elephant ivory insulators, silver-gilt interior, engraved with monogram FPE, workmaster Johann Olsonius, St Petersburg, 1884 and 1885, 84 standard ; Total weight: 2907,4 g
Condition
Tea pot: overall in good condition. One of the ivory separators below the finial damaged (half is missing). Minor scratches and dents consistent with age and handling. Two dents visible on the right of the monogram. Coffee pot: overall in good condition. Minor scratches and dents consistent with age and handling. Upper insulator on the handle possibly replaced at a later date. Sugar bowl: overall in good condition. Minor scratches and dents consistent with age and handling. Milk jug: overall in good condition. Minor scratches and dents consistent with age and handling. Sugar tongs: excellent condition Tea strainer: excellent condition
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."