- 3051
An American Small Silver Japanese Style Teapot, Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, circa 1884
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 1477A
- Silver, Ivorine (Plastic)
- length 7 5/8 in.
- 19.3cm
quare with concave sides etched with daisies and wild roses, lift-off cover etched to matched and with loop finial, the handle with wrinkled terminals, underside engraved Westminster Kennel Club 1888 Won by Comd'r F. Pearson
Condition
good condition. Please note the ivory insulators have been removed and replaced with ivorine (plastic).
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 Westminster Kennel Club was founded in 1877. At the 1888 show, 113 St. Bernards competed, 150 pointers, 40 pugs, but only 4 bloodhounds.