- 4018
An American silver four-piece Japanese style tea set, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, teapot numbered 5294-419 365, creamer 5294-419 567, sugar bowl 5294-419 355, caddy 4824-36735 119
- Silver
- height of teapot 5 7/8 in.
- 14.9cm
comprising a Teapot, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl and Tea Caddy, the spot-hammered surfaces decorated with grapevine, gourds, dragonflies, grasshoppers and moths, bases engraved "M.L. from G.S.G. Aug 6th 1881"
Condition
overall wear especially to high spots
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.