- 634
Hukin & Heath of Birmingham, 1834-1904
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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Description
- Picnic Tea Set
- hallmarked London, 1899, maker's mark of John Thomas Heath and John Hartshorne Middleton for Hukin & Heath, Patent Office Design Registry number 18367
- silver, porcelain, fitted leather case
- Case: 18.5 by 16.5cm., 7 1/4 by 6 1/2 in.; weight of weighable silver: 832gr., 26oz 18dwt.
comprising: a teapot and and integral sugar bowl, a tea caddie-cum nutmeg gratter, a sugar flask, a milk jug, a pair of sugar tongs, two tea spoons and two white Coalport porcelain cups and saucers
Condition
Overall very good condition, charming set.
"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."
"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."