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A French silver egoist tea and coffe set, probably Ernest Mayer, Paris, circa 1880
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- A French silver egoist tea and coffe set, probably Ernest Mayer, Paris, circa 1880
- silver
- Long tray 41 cm, 2.289 g; 16 1/4 in., 73oz 12dwt
comprising a cup and saucer, coffee-pot, teapot, covered sugar-bowl, milk-jug and two handled tray engraved with the letter B, each piece engraved with feasans, herons, insects and flowers
Condition
In overall very good condition. Minor scratches on the tray commensurate with age. Each piece stamped E.MAYER. Nice pattern very detailed. The saucer very slightly bent on the border.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Ernest Mayer (1830-1902) was the son of the goldsmith Maurice Mayer.