Lot 202
  • 202

A Victorian Gretian pattern silver canteen, mainly George Adams for Chawner & Co., London, 1846-1869

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

engraved with initials or a crest and a coronet, fitted oak case, comprising:
24 table forks, 12 tablespoons, 18 dessert forks, 18 dessert spoons, 12 teaspoons, 2 sauce ladles, a butter knife, 10 further teaspoons, Francis Higgins, London, 1889, 10 coffee spoons, Harrison Bros. & Howson, Sheffield, 1899, and the following with steel blades: 26 table knives and 13 dessert knives, J. B. Carrington, 1901, together with the following silver-gilt Queens pattern items, Morris and Michael Emanuel, London, 1828, 14 dessert forks, 15 dessert spoons, 3 table/serving spoons

Condition

In overall good condition. 5 table of the forks Francis Higgins 1881, 3 of the table spoons J. B. Carrington, 1902/10 For further queries regarding this lot please contact the Silver department on +44(0)207.293.5100.
"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.
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