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An American silver five-piece tea and coffee service, Charles A. Burnett, Georgetown, D.C., circa 1810-1815
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases C.A.BURNETT, tongs marked inside handles
- Silver
- length of coffee pot 12 1/2 in.
- 31.7cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, covered Sugar Bowl, Creamer, Waste Bowl and Sugar Tongs, all of rectangular form, borders of gadrooning and trellis, urn finials, tongs with bright-cut borders and bell flowers, all engraved with foliated script monogram HPA
Condition
minor dings at the angles, otherwise good
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.
Catalogue Note
Charles A. Burnett was active in Fredericksburg, VA from 1788-93, Alexandria, VA from 1793-96, and Georgetown, DC from 1796-c1840. He entered a partnership with John E. Rigden from 1796-1806. For biographical information on Burnett, see Catherine B. Hollan, Virgina Silversmiths, Jewelers, Clock and Watchmakers, 1607-1860, Their Lives and Marks, p.104-117.