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American silver five-piece Chrysanthemum pattern tea and coffee set, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, teapot numbered 5960-7269, coffee pot 5960-8740, lampstand 6176-6906, kettle marks obscured, creamer 5960-2201, sugar bowl 5960-2819
- silver, ivorine (plastic)
- height of kettle on lampstand 13 3/4 in.
- 35 cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, and matching Sugar Tongs, each engraved with foliate monogram LMA and a cross crest
Condition
as noted re. kettle marks obscured; teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl with traces of lacquer; the teapot, coffee pot, kettle, lampstand, burner, and creamer all with some small dents to body or handles; interior of creamer with gilding rubbed; otherwise good, please note ivory insulators have been replaced with ivorine
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.