A Georgian and Later Silver Assembled Flatware Service

Estimate

20,000 - 25,000 USD

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Description

Fiddle Thread Shell pattern, comprising:
twenty-four tablespoons, most by Eley & Fearn, London, 1818
thirty dinner forks, most by same
eighteen dessert spoons, most by same
eighteen dessert forks, London, 1818/24 and later
twenty-nine teaspoons, Eley & Fearn, William Chawner and others, 1814/20 and later
twelve dinner knives, London, circa 1810
twelve dinner knives, London, 1956/58
twelve dessert knives, handles 1821 and circa, blades 1822, 1956 (1)
eighteen butter knives, CW Fletcher, London, 1934
four salt spoons, Dublin, 1812/16/32
twelve bouillon spoons, Crichton, London, 1935
eleven iced tea spoons, Crichton, London, 1930/35
twelve Shell pattern cocktail forks, William B. Durgin, circa 1950
212 pieces total

Condition

early table knives with worn handles and steel blades, circa 1820 pieces with wear to crests and high spots, one dessert spoon with repaired handle
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.
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