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A George III silver four-piece tea service, Paul Storr, London, 1812
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, ivory,
- hot water pot on stand 30cm., 12in. high
hemispherical with oak shell embellished gadrooned rims, lobed and stylised anthemion and tulip bands, entwined serpent handles, comprising; teapot, hot-water pot on stand, with burner, sugar bowl and cream jug, the pots with ivory handles, engraved with a coat-of-arms below a Baron's coronet
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 14/4/99 Lots 174 & 176
Condition
The teapot and hot water biggin with rubbed but legible marks. Both Ivory handles with striations/hairline cracks, darker and more prominent to teapot handle. The sugar and cream with clear marks. A couple of small bruises and pin-head size dents to lower bodies. Excellent gauge. Typical light surface wear overall. Undersides all incuse stamped '800'.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Ogilvy