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American silver Arts & Crafts four-piece tea set, McAuliffe & Hadley, Boston, circa 1925
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- Silver, wood
- height of kettle on lampstand 8 in.
- 20.3 cm
comprising a Teapot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, and Sugar Bowl, all with squat circular bodies and capped loop handles, engraved on one side with block initials M.K.H.
Provenance
Sold, Christie's, New York, 21 October 1989, lot 7
Condition
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.
Catalogue Note
McAuliffe & Hadley are thought to have been retailers only; this set was likely made by one of the Arts & Crafts influenced shops in Boston at this time, such as Gebelein, Blanchard, or Arthur Stone Workmasters.