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American silver soup tureen and cover and matching pair of sauceboats, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1865-69
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases and stamped Union Square, the tureen numbered 1903-6101, the sauce boats 1905-6104, with French swan import mark on the rims
- silver
- length of soup tureen over handles 16 3/4 in.; length of sauceboats 9 3/4 in.
- 42.5 cm; 24.8 cm
all on square feet headed by acanthus, the sides chased with geometric bands enclosing bright-cut scrolling foliage and centered by two roundels engraved ETW and FROM RH, with acanthus-capped matted handles and finial
Condition
soup tureen with some minor dings throughout, all in good crisp 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.