A William IV fiddle thread pattern silver fish slice, Mary Chawner, London, 1835

engraved with a crest (plumes) below and earl's coronet; together with 8 George III silver Old English pattern table forks, Eley and Fearn and Eley, Fearn and Chawner, London, 1804/08; 5 Irish silver Hanoverian pattern table spoons, Dublin, early 18th century, engraved with a (worn) crest and coronet; 12 George III silver Fiddle Thread pattern dessert knives, Moses Brent, London, 1808; 3 George III silver Old English pattern serving spoons, London, 1764, engraved with a crest (dolphin) below an earl's coronet, two engraved with initials S.R; a George III silver snuffer with ivory handle, London, 1758; a George III silver butter knife with green ivory handle, London, 1798; and a pair of Kings Pattern silver-plated grape scissors

The fish slice OK but with general wear to engraving commensurate with age; table forks have been restored, tines straightened; table spoons worn; dessert knives; will need attention ie: handles de-dented, blades re-fitted; serving spoons; heavy kitchen wear; silver and ivory snuffer; handle detached; grape scissors; close-plating wrecked.
"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."

The crests are those of Courtenay, Earls of Devon