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A Victorian silver New Gothic pattern canteen, G. W. Adams for Chawner & Co, London, 1860-1868
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
comprising:
12 fish forks
12 table forks
12 table spoons
12 dessert forks
12 dessert spoons
12 teaspoons
1 soup ladle
and the following with stainless steel blades or tines
12 fish knives
12 table knives
12 cheese knives
1 carving knife and fork
together with a matching pair of fish servers, Francis Higgins, London, 1856
(113)
12 fish forks
12 table forks
12 table spoons
12 dessert forks
12 dessert spoons
12 teaspoons
1 soup ladle
and the following with stainless steel blades or tines
12 fish knives
12 table knives
12 cheese knives
1 carving knife and fork
together with a matching pair of fish servers, Francis Higgins, London, 1856
(113)
Condition
Overall good condition. Some tines need straightening. Some signs of wear, probably pre-engraved. The knives with replacement blades. Two dessert spoons and one dessert knife are cast replacements. Please note that the ladle is a sauce ladle and not a soup ladle.
"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."
"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."