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An English silver six-piece tea and coffee set with matching two-handled tray, Crichton & Co., London, 1926-30
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases and covers and stamped CRICHTON & CO. LTD, waste bowl dated 1930, tray dated 1927, the others dated 1926
- silver, wood
- height of kettle on stand 14 in., length of tray over handles 29 1/4 in.
- 35.6 cm, 74.3 cm
all engraved with initials S/JI in a foliate surround, comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, Waste Bowl and a matching two-handled Tray. Together with a coffee pot with gadroon borders, C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd., London, 1927 (not illustrated).
Condition
wood finials of the teapot, sugar bowl and kettle with losses, lampstand lacking burner, waste bowl dented on one side, tray with surface scratches from use; Harris & Sons coffee pot with finial pushed down on one side
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.