Lot 125
  • 125

Porter Blanchard

Estimate
16,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porter Blanchard
  • Arts & Crafts Flatware Service
  • 18 dinner knives, 16 dinner forks, 16 lunch knives, 18 lunch forks, 17 fish knives, 18 fish forks, 18 dessert knives, 18 dessert forks, 18 butter spreaders, 18 salad forks, 18 cocktail forks, 17 teaspoons, 18 dessert spoons, 18 tablespoons, 18 soup spoons, 18 bouillon spoons, 18 citrus spoons,18 coffee spoons, 18 iced tea spoons, 2-piece carving set, 2-piece smaller carving set, 2-piece fish serving set, 2-piece salad serving set, 4 serving forks, 4 serving spoons, 1 soup ladle, 3 sauce ladles, 1 cream ladle, 1 cake knife, 1 pie server, 1 stirring spoon, stamped with mark of Porter Blanchard, Pacoima, CA, and French control marks, circa 1940
  • silver
lighlty hammered surfaces, the handles applied with initials MO

Condition

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.

Catalogue Note

While not substantiated the initials are possibly those of Merle Oberon, the celebrated Hollywood star.