AN AMERICAN SILVER VERSAILLES PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE, GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RI, LATE 19TH CENTURY |

most engraved with a crest, comprising:24 dinner knives24 dinner forks23 lunch knives24 lunch forks21 butter spreaders24 cocktail forks6 salad forks24 teaspoons24 tablespoons16 dessert spoons10 coffee spoons11 demitasse spoons4 salt spoons1 gracy ladle1 master butter knife1 lemon fork238 pieces

all with typical wear from use and the decoration softened; the lunch & dinner knives with old blades that have thinned, a few of the dinner blades with losses to tips, some handles with shallow dents to tops, but all blades still tightly affixed to handles; 1 teaspoon with bowl engraved "Oakland, Cal" and with a tree
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.