- 3193
An American Silver Four-Piece Tea Set, Charles Louis Boehme, Baltimore, circa 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base CL BOEHME in a rectangle and STERLING in a rectangle
- SIlver, wood
- length of teapot 11 3/4 in.
- 29.9cm
comprising: Teapot, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl and a divided covered Tea Caddy, each of fluted bombé form, engraved with bands of flower-heads, the sides with bright-cut sprays of crossed foliate branches enclosing circular reserves engraved with script monograms AMC
Condition
teapot with a little overall wear and lower handle slightly pushed in, handle of covered sugar bowl barely clears urn finial, otherwise good, feels heavy
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.