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Important service à thé en argent, poinçons en caractères japonais, Japon, vers 1900
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
applied and chased with dragons flying over stormy seas, comprising: tea kettle, burner and stand , tea pot, sugar bowl, tea caddy, slop bowl, sugar spoon, pair of sugar nips, circular serving tray, and a large rectangular presentation tray with handles in the form of the dragon's backs, tray and teacaddy with applied initials RK
- 14 403gr; long. du plateau 66 cm
- 464oz all in, the presentation tray 26in long
appliqués et ciselés de dragons volant au-dessus de mers agitées, comprenant une bouilloire, son présentoir et sa lampe, une théière, un sucrier, une boîte à thé, un bol, une cuillère à sucre, une pince à sucre, un plateau rond et un grand plateau rectangulaire à anses en forme de dragons, le plateau et la boîte à thé appliqués des initiales RK
Condition
A few dents, but basically in good condition, a very impressive tea set. the teapot, tea kettle, caddy and sugar bowl have covers and the burner has a cover with a wick mount inside, the wick mount may not be original. All pieces marked except for spoon, sugar nips and burner
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Les inscriptions japonaises consistent en initiales d'un nom de famille suivi de la mention "argent pur"