Lot 398
  • 398

American silver six-piece tea and coffee set with similar silver-plated tray, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1890

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases, coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl, and waste bowl numbered 10300-7413, hot milk jug 10713-8198, kettle and lampstand 10524-6372, tray 493-175
  • silver, ivory
  • height of kettle on lampstand 12 3/4 in., length of tray 26 1/4 in.
  • 32.4 cm, 66.7 cm
comprising a Coffee Pot, Hot Milk Jug, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, Waste Bowl, and silver-plated Tray, each engraved with foliate monogram DBC?

Condition

set lacking a teapot, lampstand lacking burner, all but tray with monograms rubbed, kettle and coffee pot with loose handles and the coffee pot lacking two hinge pins, otherwise set in good condition with occasional minor ding
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

Please note that this lot is limited to US buyers only.