- 799
An American Federal silver three-piece tea set, John Schanck, New York, circa 1795
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases J.Schanck in rectangle, creamer apparently unmarked
- Silver, wood
- length of teapot 13 3/8 in., height of sugar urn 9 5/8 in.
- 34cm, 24.5cm
comprising a Teapot, Creamer and covered Sugar Urn, all with beaded borders, all engraved with contemporary foliate initials TEF, base of sugar urn engraved E*F to T*E*F
Condition
coffee pot and sugar urn with several small dings to body, sugar urn cover with uneven rim and finial slightly pushed down on one side, creamer with old repaired rim split to one side of handle- barely visible from outside, otherwise 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.