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A silver-gilt and niello tea and coffee service, M.F. Sokolow, Moscow, 1893
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, niello, ivory, mother of pearl
- height of coffee pot 18cm, 7 1/8 in.; length of cake basket 21.5cm, 8 1/2 in.
comprising a tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, cream jug, cake basket, waste bowl, two tea glass holders, tea strainer, sugar tongs, twelve teaspoons and eight demitasse spoons, nielloed with views of Moscow and St Petersburg within arabesque strapwork on stippled grounds, ivory insulators and mother of pearl knops, 84 standard, French import marks; with additional associated serving pieces including a large spoon, tea strainer, sugar tongs, tea shovel and six demitasse spoons, Vasily Semenov, Moscow, 1890, 84 standard
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 15 November 1989, lot 21
Condition
Excellent condition, the niello in particularly good order.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."