Ménagère de couverts de style Empire en argent principalement par Christofle, Paris, vers 1900, dans un coffre en chêne

les spatules ornées d'un cygne aux ailes déployées et de feuillages de laurier, comprenant :  
- 12 fourchettes de table (table forks)
- 12 cuillères de table (table spoons)
- 12 couteaux de table (table knives)
- 12 fourchettes à entremets (dessert forks)
- 12 cuillères à entremets (dessert spoons)
- 12 couteaux à fruit (fruit knives)
- 12 couteaux à fromage (cheese knives)
- 12 fourchettes à poisson (fish forks)
- 12 couteaux à poisson (fish knives)
- 12 cuillères à glace en partie en vermeil (ice spoons)
- 12 cuillères à café (coffee spoons)
- 12 fourchettes à gâteau (cake forks)
- 27 pièces de service
le coffre en chêne à cinq tiroirs

in overall 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. 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."