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AN AMERICAN SILVER SIX-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SET, EDWARD LOWNES, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1820 |
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases
- height of coffee pot 12 1/4 in.
- 31.1 cm
comprising two Teapots, a Coffee Pot, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, and Waste Bowl, with applied borders of shells, scrolls and flowers, bird-head spouts and flame finials
Condition
All pieces with engravings removed and dents to foot rims- the creamer with more significant denting so it wobbles a bit. One teapot with dent to one side of body. The other teapot, coffee pot, and sugar bowl with several small dents/creases to body. One teapot and sugar bowl with finials pushed down on one side. Otherwise good condition. Ivory insulators have been replaced with ivorine.
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.