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An Italian silver five-piece tea and coffee set with matching two-handled tray, Proserpio Achille, Milan, retailed by Fratelli Peruzzi, Florence, mid 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases 240-MI / 800 / FLLI PERUZZI
- silver
- height of kettle on lampstand 17 3/4 in., length of tray over handles 31 1/4 in.
- 45.1 cm, 79.4 cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl and matching two-handled Tray, all embossed and chased with scrolling acanthus
Condition
most pieces with the matted decoration rubbed at high spots, coffee pot with small dent to spout, kettle with a few minor dings to body, the burner with a dent, sugar bowl cover with a few small dents to rim
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.