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A VICTORIAN SILVER FIVE-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE, TOGETHER WITH A MATCHED TWO-HANDLED TRAY, R & S GARRARD & CO., LONDON, 1858 AND 1867 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- tray 68cm., 26 3/4 in. over handles
comprising: coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug and hot water jug, richly decorated in cast and applied scroll foliate teardrop shaped panels and straps, the pots with ivory insulators and figural terminals; the oblong tray with beaded rim, finely engraved foliate and diaper-work border with intermittent portrait heads, crested, undersides stamped R&S Garrard Panton Street, London; together with an American silver tea strainer, early 20th century, stamped 'STERLING', acorn and oak leaf border, turned wood handle
Condition
Good clear marks to each underside. The tea service of exceptionally good gauge. Hot mil jug cover loose due to absent pin. The sugar bowl and cream jug with original gilding. The tray of goog gauge. Fine scratches. Good condition. The strainer with crushed bowl, previous straightened. Otherwise good overall.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."