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A Rare American Silver Five-piece Tea and Coffee Set, including Hot Water Urn,, William Ball Jr., Baltimore, circa 1790
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- all marked on bases W.BALL in shaped rectangle, creamer marked twice
- Silver, ivory
- height of hot water urn 13 3/4 in.
- 35cm
comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Hot Water Urn, Creamer and covered Sugar Bowl, the teapot, coffee pot, hot water urn and sugar bowl of urn form, the creamer of helmet form, all with beaded borders, raised on spreading circular bases and shallow square plinths, with stepped shoulders and conforming urn finials, the teapot and coffee pot with leaf-capped beaded spouts
Condition
overall very good condition, some work to the upper handle terminal of the coffee pot, all pieces marked. Note correct attribution to William Ball Jr, Baltimore not Philadelphia
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.