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American silver Turkish style four-piece tea and coffee set with tray, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1889-92
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, the coffee pot, creamer, and sugar bowl numbered 3437 and with date code for 1891, the teapot 3436 and dated 1889, the tray 367 and dated 1892
- silver, ivorine (plastic)
- height of coffee pot 11 3/8 in., length of tray 11 3/8 in.
- 28.9 cm, 29 cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, Sugar Bowl and matching square Tray, chased with borders of stiff leaves and embossed with dense flowers and foliage, the teapot with foliate monogram LMK at base of spout and the base engraved LKG / August 31, 1935
Condition
Creamer and sugar bowl with traces of gilding to interiors, creamer with spout dented, tray with some minor creases to surface, otherwise good condition. Please note the 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.