Lot 387
- 387
A Victorian Silver Indian Style Seven-piece Tea and Coffee Set, Samuel Smily, London, 1874
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- fully marked and signed GOLDSMITHS ALLIANCE LIMITED CORNHILL LONDON, the kettle also with design registry mark
- Silver
- height of kettle on lampstand 15 3/4 in.
- 40.4cm
comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Hot Milk Pot, Creamer, smaller Creamer, and open Sugar Bowl, of compressed circular and baluster form, chased all over with finely detailed bands of Indian style foliage and each with a girdle of Indian dieties embossed and chased in high relief, the kettle with standing dragons supporting the handle, the lampstand with four feet headed by Indian goddess busts flanked by serpents, all engraved with contemporary monogram and crest
Condition
dent to body of larger creamer otherwise good, crisp chasing, no wear
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
See John Culme in The Directory of Gold and Silversmiths, Jewellers and Allied traders 1838-1914, who notes Samuel Smily's registration with the patent office in 1876 for an "Indian pattern tea kettle with Chinese dragon handles,"