- 3087
An American Silver Egyptian Style Coffee Pot, circa 1865
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- marked on base ENGLISH STERLING and numbered 213
- Silver, Ivorine (Plastic)
- height 9 3/4 in.
- 24.8cm
tapered cylindrical form, the sides chased with cartouches of Egyptian foliage tapped by sphinx heads, one cartouche monogramed EG, the spout and handle rising from a horus bird, slighly domed cover chased to match and with double-sided sphinx head finial
Provenance
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, 22 June 1995, lot 419
Condition
decoration crisp. Please note that 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.