An American Silver Four-Piece Assembled Tea And Coffee Set, Wood & Hughes, New York, circa 1875

comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Hot Water Urn on Lampstand, and Creamer, the baluster bodies with Japanese-style die-rolled bands, putto-headed handles, the three largest pieces engraved with script monogram TFJ, the creamer engraved on one side Seeley

Sold, Sotheby's New York, 27-28 June 1990, lot 125 (except creamer)

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.