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AN AMERICAN SILVER AND MIXED-METAL PITCHER, TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1875 |
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 3859-8282
- height 7 5/8 in.
- 19.4 cm
Japanese-style, the spot-hammered surface and handle applied with trailing gold vines with copper leaves, one copper gourd, and two mokume gourds, the other side with a copper dragonfly with silver wings, also applied with with two silver butterflies, one with copper body, and a copper grasshopper with silver wings
Condition
a few surface nicks throughout and some minor dings to base, otherwise good crisp 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.
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.