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An American silver and mixed metal three-piece "Japonesque" tea set, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, the teapot and sugar bowl with French import marks used 1864-93 and numbered 5176-9906, the creamer 5176-1783
- silver, parcel-gilt silver, ivory, other
- length of teapot 9 in.
- 22.9 cm
comprising a Teapot, Creamer, and Sugar Bowl, of tomato-form with spot-hammered surface and applied with scrolling tomato vine and beetles
Condition
creamer with gilding rubbed at high spots, overall very 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.