- 3060
An American Silver Japanese Style Teapot And Creamer, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1881
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- marked on bases and numbered 1650
- ivory, silver
- length of teapot 9 1/2 in.
- 24cm
of spherical "orange" form, frosted surfaces chased with blossoming orange branches, the fruit with traces of gilding, twig handles with conforming carved ivory insulators, square bracket feet, initialed underneath "S"
Condition
as noted re: traces of gilding to chased oranges
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
Please note that this lot is restricted to U.S. only buyers due to endangered species materials.