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A French Silver Six-piece Tea and Coffee Set and Similar Tray, G. Keller, Paris, early 20th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- tea and coffee set marked throughout and signed G. Keller, tray by Puiforcat, Paris, early 20th century
- Silver, African Elephan Ivory
- height of kettle on lampstand 21 1/2 in., length of tray over handles 28 1/2 in.
- 54.5cm, 72.4cm
comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, covered Sugar Bowl, Creamer, Waste Bowl and similar Tray, of octagonal baluster form, the two-handled tray of rounded rectangular with cut-corners
Condition
Puiforcat tray with some scratches from use, teapot with ding to lower body edge, coffee pot with upper handle terminal slightly pushed in, overall good condition, heavy!
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar G. Keller tea and coffee set was sold Sotheby's, New York, 20 October 2009, lot 37.