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An American Silver Six-piece Tea and Coffee Set and Similar Tray, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1895 (set) , 1905 (tray)
Estimate
9,000 - 11,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length of tray over handles 30 1/4in. (76.7cm), height of kettle on lampstand 13in. (33cm)
comprising Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, Waste Bowl Kettle on Lampstand and two-handled Tray, in late 18th century style, each of oval boat form, partly gadrooned and engraved with bands of running leaves, the gadrooned spouts topped with lion's heads and the bale handles issuing from lion's masks, each engraved with monogram EST on one side, the shaped oval tray with leaf-wrapped reeded band at rim, center with matching monogram, underside with presentation inscription, marked on bases
Condition
some wear to tray and minor scratches from use, missing spirit lamp and creamer, tea set with overall wear to highspots and engraving, kettle with ding but not through, 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
The presentation inscription on the underside of the tray reads: "To Ella Smythe Turner and Harris Ashton Dunn from William L. Turner November 29, 1905."