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A Russian silver five-piece tea and coffee service, Moscow, 1834
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- silver, mammoth ivory
- width of bowl 6 5/8 in., 17.5 cm
comprising coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, and waste bowl; in the Neoclassical taste, with Greek key borders and applied classical busts, with unidentified workmaster's Cyrillic initials PL (Postnikova-Loseva no. 2811), 84 standard
Condition
some small rubs and denting consistent with age and use; the handle of the creamer with some losses, the ivory handles and finials with cracking throughout.
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.