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A George III Silver assembled Five-Piece Tea Set, Charles Aldridge, London, 1790
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases and covers by Charles Aldridge, coffee pot by Robert and David Hennell, London, 1796. Together with an associated two-handled octagonal Tray, Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, 1887
6 pieces - Silver, Ivory
- height of coffee pot 11 3/4 in., length of tray over handles 24 1/4 in.
- 29.8cm, 61.6cm
all shaped oval, bright-cut and engraved borders of ovolos linked by flowerheads and lion rampant crests within shields enclosed by scrolling foliage, ivory handles and teapot finial
Condition
age cracks to ivory, teapot with splits to handle sockets, engraving removed from cartouches on one side and later crests, signs of buffing, tray with some wear to engraving in 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.