Lot 210
  • 210

AN IMPORTANT SILVER-GILT TEA AND COFFEE SET, JEAN-BAPTISTE-CLAUDE ODIOT, PARIS, 1809-1819 | An important silver-gilt tea and coffee set, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, Paris, 1809-1819

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description

  • The tray 72 cm long, the fountain 50 cm high, overall weight without tray 7 028,5 g ; tray 28  5/16in. long, fountain 19  11/16in. high, overall weight without tray 225oz 19dwt
comprising a large coffee-pot on spreading foot, a hot-water urn, the triangular base resting on 3 claw feet, the body sustained by 3 sphinges, a teapot on spreading foot, a circular biscuit-bowl on square foot and a large two-handled oval tray, with snake-shaped handles on wood base, each piece engraved with the cypher of the Grand-Duke with Imperial crown

Condition

In overall good condition. Usual minor scratches. The tea-pot: In overall good condition. the handle slightly wobbling with dents on the body. The biscuit-bowl: In overall good condition. Large coffee-pot: In overall good condition. Two small dents over the handle, another one on the neck. The hot-water urn: In overall good condition. One big dent near the cypher. Very attractive decorative set. Very good quality.
"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.
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