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An American silver child's set, Tiffany & Co., New York, dated 1902
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, the porringer numbered 9680-4528, bowl 9679-4528, plate 9682-4528
- ivory, silver
- diameter of plate 7 3/4 in.
- 19.7 cm
comprising a Porringer acid etched with dogs, a Bowl with two hunters tracking a moose in a wooded landscape, and a Plate with a log cabin in landscape and a border of fish in a stream, all with identical presentation inscriptions and reeded and foliate rims
Condition
minor dings and surface scratches, overall 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.
Catalogue Note
The inscription reads: "George Lascelles Maxwell, January Nineteenth, March Twentieth AD 1902."
George Lascelles Maxwell (January 19, 1902- June 1971) was the son of stockbroker George Thebaud Maxwell and Marie Raymond. They owned the brownstone at 14 East 77th Street, as well as a country estate in Oyster Bay, LI and a home in Pau, France. On August 22, 1932, George Lascelles married Katherine Thraves of Virginia. The couple continued to live in the 77th Street house, as well as their 13-acre estate “Oakleigh” in Virginia.
Please note this lot is restricted to US only buyers due to endangered species materials.