- 782
An American silver six-piece tea and coffee set with matching tray, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, retailed by Theodore B. Starr, NY, 1892/4/5/6
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, teapot numbered 5890, coffee pot 3489, kettle and lampstand 5246, creamer and sugar bowl 3490, waste bowl 5691, tray 5315
- Silver, wood
- height of kettle on lampstand 13 3/4 in., length of tray 29 3/8 in.
- 34.9, 74.6cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, Sugar Bowl, Waste Bowl, and matching Tray, all monogrammed WML and with embossed and chased rococo decoration
Condition
coffee pot handle slightly loose, kettle with one peg slightly pushed in, burner with some small dents, waste bowl with some small dings, tray with scratches from use, overall good condition
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.