Overall in very good condition. The glass handles throughout with air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent to the production of the design and with very fine surface scratches, not visually distracting and consistent with age and gentle use. The metal with fine surface scratches and some minor oxidation throughout, consistent with age and gentle use. The underside of each spoon with a small flattened spot to the reverse of the maker’s mark stamp, inherent to the design and not visually distracting. The edge of one dinner spoon with some wear to the silver plating and associated roughness to the metal surface from oxidation. One coffee spoon with a small chip to the bottom of the glass handle measuring approximately 3/16 x 3/16 inch. Some of the felt carrying cases with some scattered discoloration and fading to the etched “Daum” text. There is one missing felt carrying case. A rare and intriguing flatware service from Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti.
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.