A FRENCH SILVER-GILT THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE, L.R. RUCHMANN, PARIS, 1819-38
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
A FRENCH SILVER-GILT THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE, L.R. RUCHMANN, PARIS, 1819-38
ornately decorated with anthemion scroll bands and stylised bud finials, the pot with swan masked spout and mother-of-pearl handle, pot 15.2cm., 6in. high; with a Portuguese silver inkstand, Oporto, 1813-36, modelled as a scallop shell surmounted by a swan, three cylindrical ink/sander pots (one lacking cover) and twin baluster tapers, all on three scrolling bracket paw feet, maker's mark rubbed, 18cm., 7in. high; and an Italian silver bougie/candle box, Venice, circa 1770, plain circular with detachable cover, initialled V.M
7cm., 2¾in. diameter
2050gr., 66oz. total
Condition Report:
The tea-set of good gauge and quality. The gilding a nice colour, the cover of the sugar bowl a little worn. The mother-of-pearl handle with an old split approx 2cm. long. The cream jug does not quite sit on an even surfac and has old repairs to the lower body.
The inkstand missing one cover. One taper with screw absent. one cover with finial detached but present.
The bougie box in good condition and nice gauge. counter-mark stamped twice only to underside.
"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."
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
A FRENCH SILVER-GILT THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE, L.R. RUCHMANN, PARIS, 1819-38
ornately decorated with anthemion scroll bands and stylised bud finials, the pot with swan masked spout and mother-of-pearl handle, pot 15.2cm., 6in. high; with a Portuguese silver inkstand, Oporto, 1813-36, modelled as a scallop shell surmounted by a swan, three cylindrical ink/sander pots (one lacking cover) and twin baluster tapers, all on three scrolling bracket paw feet, maker's mark rubbed, 18cm., 7in. high; and an Italian silver bougie/candle box, Venice, circa 1770, plain circular with detachable cover, initialled V.M
7cm., 2¾in. diameter
2050gr., 66oz. total
Condition Report:
The tea-set of good gauge and quality. The gilding a nice colour, the cover of the sugar bowl a little worn. The mother-of-pearl handle with an old split approx 2cm. long. The cream jug does not quite sit on an even surfac and has old repairs to the lower body.
The inkstand missing one cover. One taper with screw absent. one cover with finial detached but present.
The bougie box in good condition and nice gauge. counter-mark stamped twice only to underside.
"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."
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