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Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis: American six-piece silver Renaissance Revival pattern tea set, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany & Co., New York, 1904
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base rims, all numbered 15818-7040, kettle 15818-7041, all but kettle with the fleur-de-lis mark used for the 1904 exposition
- silver, ivory
- height of kettle on lampstand 13 1/4 in.
- 33.7 cm
comprising a Teapot, Kettle on Lampstand, Hot Milk Jug, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, and Waste Bowl, each engraved with arms and motto in cartouche on foot
Exhibited
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis
Literature
John Loring, Magnificent Tiffany Silver, 2001, pp. 218-219.
John Loring, Tiffany's 150 Years, 1987, p. 126.
John Loring, Tiffany's 150 Years, 1987, p. 126.
Condition
marks rubbed on most, waste bowl with several small rim splits, kettle lacking one ivory insulator, other ivory insulators with age cracks, otherwise set is in good condition with some softening to decoration at high spots
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
The arms are those of Bolle or Bolles. Paulding Farnham designed a monumental Renaissance Revival tea and coffee service for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. The winged female figures that form the handles were based on similar figures by the artist Hans Holbein the Younger (1497?-1543), an artist Farnham must have admired as he also produced a piece of jewelry after a Holbein design. The service was so successful that Tiffany introduced additional hollow ware forms and a flatware line in the Renaissance Revival pattern the following year.
Please note that this lot is limited to US buyers only.
Please note that this lot is limited to US buyers only.