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A French silver eight-piece tea set with matching silver-plated tray, Maison Odiot, Paris, circa 1870
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout
- silver, silver-plate, ivorine (plastic), wood, fabric
- height of kettle on lampstand 19 in., length of tray 26 in.
- 48.3 cm, 66 cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Hot Milk Jug, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, Waste Bowl, and plated Tray, all with etched stylized foliage within Moorish cartouches, in original wood case, brass mount engraved Odiot Orfèvre a Paris. Together with a French silver tea strainer, 10 pieces.
Condition
kettle, hot milk jug, creamer, and sugar bowl with dents removed; kettle with one peg for resting on lampstand pushed slightly in; hot milk jug with dent to lower body; creamer lacking cover; tray and some pieces with minor dings/creases; coffee pot with handle loose; ivory insulators replaced with ivorine; the wood case with general wear- fabric worn & scratches and splits to wood; overall set is in 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.