Lot 412
  • 412

A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE, MARIA SEMENOVA, MOSCOW, 1899-1908 |

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • height of coffee pot 16.5cm, 6 1/2 in.
comprising a tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, tea strainer and sugar tongs, each with bright shaded polychrome enamel flowering foliage on gilt stippled ground within bands of turquoise pellets, with loop handles, the covers with mother-of-pearl finials, 84 standard

Condition

Overall in very good condition, with a handful of areas of minor enamel loss and a few enamel touch-ups.
"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."