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A six-piece Danish silver Cosmos pattern tea set, no. 45, Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, circa 1930
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, all pieces with marks for circa 1930's, except creamer with marks for 1925-32
- silver, wood
- height of kettle on lampstand 13 1/4 in.
- 33.7 cm
comprising a Teapot, Chocolate Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl and Waste Bowl, the bases engraved "GORDON MENDELSSOHN "QUARTERMORE" 1935"
Provenance
Gordon Mendelssohn for his yacht “Quartermore”
Condition
teapot cover with finial dented down; coffee pot with two dents to lower body, one crease below rim, and cover with finial dented down; wood handles a bit faded, otherwise 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
Gordon Mendelssohn, son of the founder of General Motors, was a well-known figure in Michigan society as a patron of the arts and a prominent supporter of new architecture and theater programs at the University of Michigan. This set was made for his yacht "Quartermore".