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a birchwood and gilded silver and enamel cutlery set and salt cellar, circa 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length of large spoon 11 1/4 in. 28.5 cm
the handles enameled with colorful stylized foliage in cloisonné against gilded stippled ground, Khlebnikov, Moscow, the salt cellar with an aphorism in colorful champlevé enamel, Cyrillic maker's mark M.K. apparently for Matthias Kilpeleinen, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Condition
slight chip to one spoon. some wear to enamel.
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.
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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.