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Lot 706
  • 706

A German silver-gilt tea and coffee service with the cypher of Koningin Emma (1858-1934), probably Johann Eduard Schurmann, Frankfurt, circa 1880

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • diameter tray 28.2 cm., weight 1738 gr.
chased and engraved with scrolls and oval cartouches within a mirror monogram E below crown, comprising: a circular tray, a coffee pot, a teapot; a cream jug and a sugar pot, all items marked (5)

Provenance

Koninigin Emma

Condition

The gilding overall slightly weak, the tray with two small dents, milk jug with two dents to the foot rim, the sugar bowl with a dent and scratches to the foot rim, also a dent to the body, teapot and coffeepot overall 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. 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."