Lot 415
  • 415

A GROUP OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL SILVER FLATWARE AND SERVERS, 18TH THROUGH 20TH CENTURY |

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

comprising: 8 George III Old English teaspoons initialed S, maker's mark SH, London, 17774 George III feather-edged and crested teaspoons, circa 17754 George III salt spoons, various makers, London, 1786-18085 American salt spoons, various makers1 George III mustard ladle, maker's mark HH, London, 17811 Irish egg spoon, maker's mark JP, Dublin2-piece George III miniature gilt spoon and fork, Smith & Fearn, London, 17932 salt spoons, marks unclear1 Georgian sugar nips, maker's mark IM1 George III toddy ladle inset with gilt coin, unmarked1 Dutch wood-handled sugar sifter, late 18th century1 American sugar spoon decorated with Brooklyn Bridge, Tiffany & Co., NY2 Danish serving ladles, no. 41, Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, 1945-7733 pieces

Condition

most spoons with salt staining and wear to edges of bowls; the toddy ladle with repairs to bowl and handle dented out of place; the Dutch sugar sifter, toddy ladle, 1 feather-edge teaspoon, and 1 American salt spoon with dents to bowls; the 8 Old English teaspoons all with small dings to bowls; otherwise in good condition
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.