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A large silver ice-cream dish and a set of twelve silver plates, from the Mackay service, Tiffany, New York, circa 1875
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- A large silver ice-cream dish and a set of twelve silver plates, from the Mackay service, Tiffany, New York, circa 1875
- silver
- The bowl 38.5 cm diam., 5.000 g ; 15in., 160oz 15dwt
the bowl resting on four feet shaped as elephant trunks, the sides decorated with panels of Scottish thistles and Irish shamrocks, with monogram MLM and coat-of-arms with motto Et Dieu Mon Appui, the plates with same pattern, the cup numbered 4878 - 5635 M for Edward C. Moore, 208/5, the plates numbered 4880 5635, with inventory number /3: 130, 140, 141, 145, 146, 147, 150, 151, 153, 157, 158, and 161
Provenance
John W. Mackay, Virginia-City, Nevada
According to oral tradition, given by Queen Elizabeth II of England to the Maharani of Baroda
Bought by the present owner to the Maharani of Baroda in 1974.
According to oral tradition, given by Queen Elizabeth II of England to the Maharani of Baroda
Bought by the present owner to the Maharani of Baroda in 1974.
Literature
For the ice dish, see Charles Carpenter, Tiffany Silver, 1997, p. 56, nr 60.
Condition
In overall very good condition. The bowl engraved inside with a fine frieze of flowers. Very nice pattern.
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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."
Catalogue Note
The Mackay service, was ordered by John Mackay for his wife Marie-Louise in the 1870's for 24 person, and comprised 1.250 pieces. Mackay sent half ton of silver directly to Tiffany's from his Comstock Lode mines of Virginia-City, Nevada. Charles Carpenter notes in his book on Tiffany silver that this service is the prototype of the really somptuous diner service of the Victorian America.