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A French parcel-gilt silver four-piece tea and coffee set with similar tray, Puiforcat, Paris, circa 1945-50
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- the set marked on bases and engraved "Jean E. Puiforcat / Made in Paris", the tray stamped on handle "Puiforcat France"
- parcel-gilt silver, rosewood
- height of pots 5 1/2 in., length of tray 20 1/2 in.
- 14 cm, 52 cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, Sugar Bowl and two-handled rosewood Tray with plated handles, the pots with gilt lettering THE and CAFE inside the base of the handles
Provenance
This set was purchased from Puiforcat, 131 Bd. Haussman, Paris, in June 1950.
Literature
This model is illustrated with a different tray in Francoise de Bonneville, Jean Puiforcat, 1986, pp. 135, 139.
Condition
wood tray with some scratches, the two pots with some minor warping to base of wood handles, 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.