Lot 183
  • 183

AN ENGLISH SILVER COFFEE AND TEA SERVICE, WILLIAM SMILY, LONDON, 1855 | An English silver coffee and tea service, William Smily, London, 1855

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • The coffee pot 24 cm high, 2 289 g ; 9  7/16 in. high, 73oz 11dwt
each piece resting on four feet, silver handles, flower-shaped finials, the body engraved on one side with a monogram and a crest (those of Brown and Mackintosh), on the other side with a crest, with ivory isolators

Condition

Usual minors dents and scratches. Legible marks. Monogram and crist partly worn on the cream jag.
"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."