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American silver and mixed-metal creamer and sugar bowl, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1877
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases Sterling Silver and Other Metals, the creamer numbered 5047-9800, the sugar bowl 4927-9892
- silver, gold, copper
- length of creamer 6 5/8 in.
- 16.8 cm
both of compressed bullet form with spot-hammered surfaces, the creamer applied with copper fish and a gold turtle, engraved with seaweed and initials HA, the angular handle pierced with a circle pattern centered by copper diamonds and applied with another gold turtle; the sugar bowl applied with copper and gold maple leaves, a copper moth and a copper dragonfly, engraved with vines
Condition
both interiors with traces of gilding, sugar bowl with two small plugged holes near rim at front- probably for a hinge, also with a few shallow dents to lower body, creamer 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.