- 1264
An American silver three-piece tea service, Simmons & Alexander / Samuel Alexander, Philadelphia, circa 1800
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- teapot marked Simmons & Alexander in a rectangle on foot, sugar bowl and cream pot each marked S. Alexander in a rectangle on foot
- silver
- height of teapot 11 1/2 in.
- 29.2 cm
comprising a Teapot, covered Sugar Urn, and Cream Pot
Provenance
Arthur J. Sussel Collection, sold
Parke Bernet, October 23-25, 1958, lot 503
Ella Parsons, sold
Sothebys, New York, November 17, 1981, lot 118
Jackson/Gillooly, April 1987
Parke Bernet, October 23-25, 1958, lot 503
Ella Parsons, sold
Sothebys, New York, November 17, 1981, lot 118
Jackson/Gillooly, April 1987
Exhibited
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1928.
Literature
Pennsylvania Museum Bulletin, No. 94, Vol XX, April 1925, p. 132, illus.
Condition
minor dings to teapot, otherwise 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.