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An American Silver and Mixed Metal "Japanesque" Cup and Paper Knife, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- cup marked on base and numbered 4927-9892, 122, the paper knife marked on reverse and numbered 123-2612, 306
- Silver, copper
- length of cup 5in., paper knife 7 1/8 in.
- 12.7cm, 18.1cm
the cup of compressed bullet form, the spot-hammered surface applied with copper and Japanese gold maple leaves, a copper moth and a copper dragonfly, engraved with vines; the paper knife also spot-hammered, applied with a flying butterfly, maple leaves and vines, a copper seed pod and a Japanese gold blossom, the reverse with a copper and Japanese gold mokume butterfly
Condition
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.