Ménagère à entremets en vermeil principalement par Louis-Claude Rousseau, Paris, 1809-1819, les couteaux par Antoine-Vital Cardeilhac, Paris, 1817-1819

modèle filet, chaque pièce gravée du chiffre EC timbré d'une couronne ducale, dans son coffret d'origine, comprenant
- 24 fourchettes (forks)
- 24 cuillères (spoons)
- 24 couteaux à fruit à lames en vermeil et manches en nacre (fruit knives with mother-of-pearl handles)
- 18 cuillères à café (coffee spoons)
- 2 cuillères à saupoudrer (sugar sifters)                                                   

In overall good condition. Gilding very slightly wrn on some pieces. The outside of the case in bad condition. All the flatware by LC Rousseau, Paris, 1809-1819, except 4 spoons and 3 forks by Dehanne, Paris, 1798-1809, 1 spoon and 2 spoons by Dehanne, Paris, 1809-1819
"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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