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A Victorian silver four-piece presentation tea set with similar two-handled tray, William Hunter / Edward and John Barnard, London, 1845 / 1855
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked
- silver, ivory
- height of coffee pot 10 1/4 in., length of tray 26 in.
- 26 cm, 66 cm
comprising a crested Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, and Sugar Bowl and a similar two-handled tray engraved with later presentation inscription and the hospital emblem
Condition
all with minor dings to bodies; tray with minor scratches from use; overall good condition
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
The inscription on the tray reads "Presented to Major Archibald Campbell Galbraith by the Governors of the Toronto Western Hospital on his retirement as General Superintendent as an expression of their high regard and in appreciation of his valued services to the Hospital February 1st 1930."