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An American silver five-piece tea and coffee set, Christian Wiltberger, Philadelphia, circa 1795
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base rims
- Silver
- height of coffee pot 16 1/4 in.
- 41.3cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, covered Sugar Bowl, Creamer and Waste Bowl, all of urn form on square plinth bases, beaded borders, urn finials, engraved with contemporary foliate script monogram WAW
Provenance
Walter Wilson (1774-1846) and Amy Shrouds (1775-1846), Philadelphia, PA
Guilford Reed Wilson (1813-1877) and Jane Corning Townsend (1801-1841), Buffalo, NY
Walter Townsend Wilson (1847-1908) and Jennie Morse (1851-?), Buffalo, NY
And then by descent to the consignor
Guilford Reed Wilson (1813-1877) and Jane Corning Townsend (1801-1841), Buffalo, NY
Walter Townsend Wilson (1847-1908) and Jennie Morse (1851-?), Buffalo, NY
And then by descent to the consignor
Condition
minor dings throughout, sugar bowl with several small dents to body and single dent to base, 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.