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American silver and copper four-piece tea set, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1879
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, teapot numbered 5357-512, creamer 5402-442, sugar bowl 5230-7666, and cup 5619-1300
- silver, copper, jade, wood
- height of teapot 6 in.
- 15.2 cm
comprising a Teapot with silver leaves and applied with two beetles and a jade dragonfly finial, a Creamer applied with a leafy branch and with pierced handle, a pail-form Sugar Bowl with a silver daffodil and two silver beetles, and a Cup applied with silver wisteria and engraved with a swallow, the gilt interior with an engraved geometric rim, all monogrammed RJH on bases
Condition
all with minor surface nicks, creamer with several small creases to body, handle of teapot with some losses to raffia, interior of cup with some gilding loss at bottom, interior of creamer with traces of gilding and copper body showing through silvered surface in spots, otherwise 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.