- 3006
An American Silver Diamond Pattern Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Set, Designed By John Prip After Gio Ponti, Reed & Barton, Taunton, MA, circa 1960
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases
- Silver
- height of coffee pot 11 7/8 in.
- 30.2cm
comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, Waste Bowl, and covered Sugar Bowl, of lozenge form, the flat hinged covers with lozenge finial, handles wrapped lacquerd raffia
Condition
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
John Prip was craftsman-in-residence at the Reed & Barton plant from 1957-1960, and afterwards served as a design consultant until 1970. In 1958, he was asked to design a tea and coffee set to compliment the Diamond pattern flatware designed by Gio Ponti in 1954. The angled bodies, handles, and spouts and the elongated diamond-shaped finials reference the handles of the flatware line. The set was well received and was advertised as late as 1976 with the headline "The Diamond is Forever."