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American silver soup tureen and cover and matching pair of vegetable dishes and covers, S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, MD, late 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, soup tureen numbered 2230
- silver
- length of soup tureen over handles 13 3/4 in.; length of vegetable dishes over handles 12 3/4 in.
- 35 cm; 32.5 cm
richly chased with flowers and foliage, matching handles and finial, on scroll feet headed by acanthus, bases engraved with Gothic initial M
Condition
traces of lacquer, each vegetable dish with two feet pushed slightly into body and the soup tureen with one, interiors with minor creases/dings, otherwise good
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.