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AN AMERICAN SILVER Five-piece TEA SET, RETAILED BY BLACK, STARR AND FROST, NEW YORK, circa 1910
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
tea set marked on bases with retailer's mark
- Silver
- height of kettle on lampstand 12¾ in.
- 32.5cm
comprising: Teapot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl and Waste Bowl
Provenance
The initials are those of Ava Willing Astor, first wife of John Jacob Astor, IV.
Condition
Please note lot does not include tray, several small dings to sides of kettle and creamer, sugar bowl wobbles slightly and lid does not sit flush
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
Please note that this lot does not include the pictured tray.