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A GROUP OF AMERICAN SILVER SERVERS, CIRCA 1900 |
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length of longest 12 1/4 in.
- 31.2 cm
comprising 2 salad servers and 1 serving spoon with hibiscus, 2 serving spoons with water lilies, 1 punch ladle with lilies, all by Whiting; 2 salad servers in Iris pattern by Durgin Co.; 1 serving spoon with hibiscus by R. Blackinton & Co.; 2 salad servers with roses by Alvin Mfg. Co.; 1 serving spoon with daffodils by Towle. Together with 2 serving spoons with chrysanthemum bowls, possibly Chinese Export, one stamped Sterling, the other K&K and with Chinese characters, 14 pieces
Condition
all in good condition with general signs of wear from use: gilding lightly rubbed, decoration softened at high spots, and light surface scratches
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.