拍品 28
  • 28

AN AUSTRIAN SILVER AND MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'TÊTE-À-TÊTE' TEA SERVICE, J.C. KLINKOSCH, VIENNA, CIRCA 1900 |

估價
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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描述

  • the tray 59.1cm., 23 1/4 in. long over handles
comprising: a silver tea pot, cream jug, both with wooden leaf-capped handles; sugar bowl, pair of sugar tongs, pair of teaspoons, tea strainer, all engraved with a crowned mirror monogram E, and a silver handled ebonised wood tea tray, all profusely decorated with foliage in the rococo style; with a pair of Meissen cups and saucers, painted with foliage, in a fitted wooden case (with key) engraved with a crowned mirror monogram E

Condition

Good clear marks to the silver and mounts on tray. The tea set of good gauge and nice quality. The meissen is in excellent condition. The case in good condition with slight discoloration to the interior. Very good overall.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

The engraved monogram is most probably for Elias, Duke of Parma and Head of the Bourbon Parma House (1880-1959), or his eldest daughter Elisabetta (1904-1983).