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An assembled Early English flatware service, mostly London, 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- makers include John Chartier, Caleb Hill, John Jacob, Thomas Mann, and others, the tablespoons include two by Elias Pelletreau, Southampton, and one by Daniel Rogers, Ipswich, Mass.
- silver, stainless steel
engraved with various crests and initials, comprising:
18 table knives with octagonal pistol handles
12 table knives with stainless steel blades
6 table knives with leaf-capped pistol handles
6 lunch knives with similar handles
11 lunch knives with pistol handles
8 dessert knives with pistol handles
54 three-prong table forks (in sizes)
9 three-prong dessert forks
22 rattail tablespoons
9 rattail dessert spoons
6 marrow scoops
161 pieces
18 table knives with octagonal pistol handles
12 table knives with stainless steel blades
6 table knives with leaf-capped pistol handles
6 lunch knives with similar handles
11 lunch knives with pistol handles
8 dessert knives with pistol handles
54 three-prong table forks (in sizes)
9 three-prong dessert forks
22 rattail tablespoons
9 rattail dessert spoons
6 marrow scoops
161 pieces
Condition
some knife handles with repairs or minor splits, most with dings/dents, the octagonal pistol handle knives with modern replaced blades, the other knife blades with rust or discoloration; knife blades seperating from handles: 4 pistol-handled lunch knives, 1 leaf-capped pistol-handled lunch knife, and 4 dessert knives; some spoon bowls with light dents and wear to edges
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.