European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Georgian Sterling Silver Coffeepot, bearing marks to underside for London, 1736-37, John Hugh le Sage, tapering cylindrical-form with a slender spout and urn-form finial, ht. 7 1/2 in., approx. 15.9 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200
Handle, silver joints to handle and hinge later/with restoration (silver joints are rough, handle with visible screw to lower joint, hinges with solder and minor losses.) Otherwise only light surface wear. Lid bearing lion passant mark.
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.
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John Hugh le Sage, LondonStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.