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A German silver-gilt travelling coffee pot and cream jug, in the French 18th century style, circa 1900
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Wood
- longest 11.4cm., 4 1/2 in. long
Empire form; both applied with three straps decorated with classical maidens below baskets of flowers, the coffee pot with acorn finial and bird mask spout, each on three spreading paw feet, wooden handles, engraved with mirrored initials RR below a Royal crown, pot 19.1cm., 7 1/2 in. high, together with three Austrian silver-gilt toilet boxes, Josef Johann Bannert, Vienna, circa 1900, two rectangular and one circular, each cover with a leaf-entwined reeded rim, engraved with a coronet
Provenance
The initials and crown on the coffee set are probably for Prince Raphael Rainer Karl Maria Joseph Antonius Ignatius Hubertus Lamoral, Prince of Thurn and Taxis (1906-1993)
Condition
Some light wear to gilding. A little more so on the toilet boxes. Marks legible. The coffee pot and cream jug with no maker's mark visible. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."