- 1218
An unusual American silver engraved five-piece tea and coffee set, Gale & Hayden, New York, 1845-49
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases
- silver, ivory
- height of kettle on lampstand 14 in.
- 35.6 cm
comprising a Teapot, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, Waste Bowl, and Kettle on Lampstand, all squared baluster bodies with cut corners and foliage finials, engraved with squirrels, leopards, sailboats, snakes, birds, etc., crested and initialed GH
Condition
creamer, waste bowl, kettle, and lampstand with some dings to body, lampstand lacking burner, otherwise good, engravings nice
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.
Catalogue Note
The engraved animals on this set are very similar to those on an engraved tray of 1851 marked by William Gale & Son, possibly the work of a specialist engraver (sold Sotheby's, New York, January 25-26, 2013, lot 207).