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An American Silver Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Set and Similar Waiter, Bigelow, Kennard and Co., Boston / Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1877
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases, Tiffany waiter numbered 2244-499. Together with twelve parcel-gilt demitasse spoons, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, circa 1900
- Silver
- height of coffee pot 9 3/8 in., length of waiter 10 1/4 in.
- 23.7cm, 26cm
densly chased and embossed overall with flowers and foliage against a matted ground, one side with monogram RHR, the other side with date 1877, the square waiter with similarly chased border, monogrammed DAE, on four bracket feet.
Condition
Bigelow set good condition, undersides with various presentation inscriptions, some salt stains to interior of waste bowl, Tiffany wiater with a little overall wear and scratches to center
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.