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American silver soup tureen and cover and matching pair of vegetable dishes and covers, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1877
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, the tureen numbered 4627-3351, the vegetable dishes 4628-6269
- silver
- length of soup tureen over handles 16 1/8 in.; length of vegetable dishes over handles 13 1/4 in.
- 41 cm; 33.7 cm
embossed and chased with flower buds and scrolling foliage on matted ground, the openwork handles of the tureen flanked by rooster heads and the vegetable dishes by swan heads, the four scroll feet of the tureen headed by applied roses while the dishes have two dahlias, each matched below the finials
Condition
bases of interiors with some creases and minor dings, 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.