Jens Quistgaard

comprising 128 pieces including 24 dinner forks, 24 soup spoons, 24 dinner knives, 24 dessert forks, 24 teaspoons, 8 various serving pieces + 2 extra pieces

Dansk Designs, Copenhagen, 1955, sales catalogue, n.p.

Overall very good original colour and condition, light natural wear to surfaces and extremities, particularly the knife blades and fork prongs, commensurate with age and frequent/gentle use. The two carving knifes have sharpening wear around the sharp edges of the blades – one knife is more worn in this way than the other. There are very slight variations in the tone of the teak handles across the set – however they all exhibit the tight grain and rich colour of old growth teak. Please note that this set is from the early production 1954-78.
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.

Sotheby's would like to thank Stig Guldberg for his assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.