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An American Silver Art Nouveau "Nursery Rhymes" Three-piece Child's Set, Tiffany & Co., New York, designed by Albert A. Southwick, circa 1905
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, the plate numbered 15501-5947, cup 15500-5947, porringer 15502-5947
- Silver, African Elephant Ivory
- diameter of plate 8in.
- 20.3cm
comprising: a plate with border depicting scenes from The Little Red Riding Hood between whiplash scrolls, a matching cup depicting Old King Cole, and an ivory-handled porringer with Tom, Tom the Piper's Son
Condition
nice weight, very good condition, charming
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 plate and porringer in this pattern are in the Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, illustrated Charles Venable, Silver in America, 1840-1940: A Century of Splendor, fig. 6.20, p. 142. A mug of "King Cole" design was shown by John Loring in Magnificent Tiffany Silver, 2001, p. 229.