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A Set of Twelve American 18-Karat Gold Teaspoons, Tiffany & Co., New York, 1919
Estimate
16,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Gold
San Lorenzo pattern, the terminals engraved with initial W, the reverse engraved "1869 Dec. 8 1919"
Provenance
Lister Witherspoon and Martinette Viley Witherspoon, Versailles, KY
Condition
very 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.
Catalogue Note
Lister Witherspoon was born in Lawrenceburg, KY on 7 June 1848, the son of Dr. Lewis Johnson Witherspoon, a pioneer of Kentucky. In 1869, Witherspoon graduated from Georgetown College, and in December of that year he married Martinette Viley, daughter of Warren and Catherine Jane (Martin) Viley of Woodford Conty, KY. The Witherspoon family lived in Woodford County for many years, where they maintained a stately home on a 350-acre horse breeding farm.