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AN AMERICAN SILVER CIGAR SMOKING SET, WHITING MFG. CO., NEW YORK, NY, CIRCA 1880 |
估價
6,000 - 8,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- marked on bases and numbered 1000A
- length of tray 12 7/8 in.
- 32.7 cm
all with Asian-style monogram ESB, comprising a Tray etched with a hookah, two pipes, a cigar and a tobacco plant, a cigar Cup with four heads representing the Continents "flowering" from tobacco plants, an Ashtray with a shrimp, grasshopper, frog and fish each smoking a cigar, and a Lighter with tobacco leaves
Condition
cigarette cup with a few dings and small dents to body, others in good 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.