$9,840
Five-piece Victorian Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service, London, 1889-90, Edwin Charles Purdie, maker, each with rocaille scrolls and flowers centering an engraved cartouche, comprised of a kettle-on-stand with burner, teapot, coffeepot, sugar, and creamer, together with a Tiffany sterling silver waste bowl, c. 1895, made to match the existing set, kettle-on-stand ht. 16 5/8 in., approx. 189.4 troy oz. total. Estimate $2,000-4,000 In good overall condition with only very light surface wear, decoration still quite crisp. Bird finial to teapot and coffeepot with wings bent slightly. One foot to kettle stand bent very slightly (unobtrusive, wobbles a little). The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-01-12
