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A George III Silver Teapot, Matching Stand, Creamer and Sugar Basket, Hester Bateman, London, 1786-88
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length of teapot 11in. (28cm)
the teapot of fluted drum form, the body bright-cut and engraved with flower and leaf borders and ribbon-tied oval reserves, 1788, matching stand engraved with greyhound crest, 1788, helmet form creamer similarly engraved, 1786, oval sugar basket with blue glass liner, pierced with running flowers, crested, 1787
Condition
teapot with wood pineapple finial broken, repaired at hinge and doesn't close tightly, base repaired, otherwise 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.