servizio composito di posate in argento dorato entro due custodie in legno la maggior parte George W. Adams, Londra, 1855-1856, il resto Francis Higgins, Londra, fine del secolo XIX

comprendente 36 forchette grandi, 18 cucchiai grandi, 18 coltelli piccoli, 18 cucchiai piccoli, 18 forchette piccole, 4 palette da dolce, 2 mestoli da salsa, insieme a 2 posate di servizio e due pinze, rispettivamente Francis Higgins Londra 1879-1880 e Londra 1886-1887 e a 18 coltelli con lame in acciaio, Francis Higgins, Londra, date diverse, i manici sagomati incisi e cesellati a decoro floreali il tutto entro due custodie in legno e velluto blu, la più grande a tre piani, sul bordo la tarda "Mappin & Webb Manufacturers Londra & Sheffield".

In buone condizioni generali con minime ammaccature e segni di usura come normale. La doratura minimamente consumata Tutti i pezzi sono marchiati con marchi abbastanza leggibili. In general, very good conditions with minor wear and very small bruises all over. The gilding very slighlty worn. All pieces are marked with quite legible marks.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."