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Three American silver frog and toad-form dishes, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1885
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, the frogs numbered 7602-7178, toad 7599-7145
- silver
- length of frog 8 in.; length of fish 10 in.
- 20.3 cm; 25.4 cm
two formed as a reclining frog with open mouth, one formed as a compressed toad, all engraved on bases with script monogram CLR. Together with four Spanish silver fish-form dishes with hinged covers, 20th century. 7 pieces.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, January 21, 2011, lot 133
Condition
the fish dished with some minor dings, the Tiffany trays in good condition
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.