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An English silver five-piece tea and coffee set in fitted case, most Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd., London, 1916/24
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases and throughout, the kettle marked for Richard Burbridge, London, 1916, also stamped Harrods London S.W. and numbered 613
- silver, wood, brass
- height of kettle on lampstand 12 in., length of tray 26 1/2 in.
- 30.5 cm, 67.3 cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot fitted with a silver-mounted filter, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, and Sugar Bowl, each chased with fruit-filled cornucopia, acanthus, flowers, and scrolls, the rims applied with masks, all in a fitted wood case. Together with a Victorian silver tray with openwork rim and the center bright-cut with stylized foliage by Walter & John Barnard, London, 1878. 7 pieces.
Condition
all with minor dings or creases, some small dents to lower body of the coffee pot and the lampstand burner, sugar bowl with foot slightly dented up into body on one side, the creamer and sugar bowl with gilt interiors heavily rubbed, the tray with surface scratches from use, the wood case with typical wear- scratches to wood, wear and soiling to felt interior, and the cover with two splits in wood
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.