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A Victorian silver five-piece tea and coffee set with matching two-handled tray, basket, and salver, Stephen Smith, London, retailed by D.G. Rait & Sons, Glasgow, 1875-77
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout
- Silver
- height of kettle on stand 18in.. length of tray over handles 31 1/8 in.
- 45.6, 79cm
the set comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, open Sugar Bowl, and Kettle on Lampstand, all with collars of lions flanking urns separated by masks in medallions, repeated on the openwork borders of the Tray, Salver, and Basket above chased scrolling acanthus with spread-winged eagles and bellflower garlands, the tray engraved in the center with contemporary arms
Provenance
The arms are those of Spottiswood, of that Ilk, Berwick.
Condition
kettle lacks lamp and top of handle not tight; collar on coffee pot detached but present, creamer could use some straightening, otherwise good, nice quality and many pieces
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.