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American silver three-piece tea set, Hugh Wishart, New York, circa 1800
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases WISHART in rectangle with cut opposite corners, creamer mark rubbed
- silver, wood
- length of teapot 12 1/4 in.
- 31.1 cm
part-fluted oval bodies with rosette bands and foliate entrelac, urn finials and initialed J
Condition
as noted re. rubbed maker's mark on creamer, creamer with patch to body at lower handle terminal and repairs to upper handle terminal, several dents to body and spout, engraved initial and borders heavily rubbed; sugar bowl with shallow creases & dings throughout, urn finial pushed down on one side, engravings rubbed; teapot with split in cover, plus some dents to body and spout as well as minor dings & creases
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.