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An AMERICAN SILVER SEVEN-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SET, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1912
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, teapot, coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl waste bowl numbered 17042-9493, kettle on lampstand 17042-9362, caddy 17481-1123
- Silver
- height of kettle on lampstand 11 3/4 in.
- 29.8cm
the faceted bodies monogrammed JJA for John Jacob Astor IV, raised on four scroll feet
Provenance
The initials are those of John Jacob Astor IV.
Condition
a little overall wear and light scratches from use, two feet slighlty pushed up into base of waste bowl
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.