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A set of five Guatemalan silver-mounted coconut vessels, circa 1780-90
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked with city mark on foot of pot, all pieces marked throughout with crown tax mark and with assay scrapes, apparently no maker's mark
- silver, coconut
- height of coffee pot 9 in.
- 22.8 cm
comprising a chocolate pot with duck-form spout, an alcancia, and three cups, the nuts carved with reserves of foliage, applied throughout with fully-modeled flowerheads on leafy stems, the handles applied with grapevine
Condition
all nuts with restored cracks, the foot of one cup cracked, another repaired with glue, two cups with a section of silver collar missing
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.