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An American silver soup tureen, pair of vegetable dishes, four-piece tea set and meat platter, John C. Moore for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1860-70
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, soup tureen numbered 2180-5022, vegetable dishes 1904-2938, tea set 858-213, meat platter 1474-3754
- Silver, ivory
- length of platter 24 in., length of soup tureen 18 in.
- 61cm, 45.7cm
Soup Tureen on four massive paw feet headed by pineapples, egg-and-dart border, matted handles chased with scrolling foliage; Vegetable Dishes on four plinth feet headed by acanthus, Greek key borders, sides with reserve engraved with grapevine and monogram LRW, matching handles to soup tureen; tea set comprising Teapot, Creamer, Sugar Bowl, and Waste Bowl, all with beaded borders, handles and spouts terminate in masks; Meat Platter with Greek key border, rim monogrammed JLS
Condition
surfaces buffed, all interiors have been matted except the entree dishes, small dent to creamer, small ding to waste bowl, engraved reserves on soup tureens softened due to buffing, otherwise good
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.