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Paris Exposition of 1900: American Silver and Rose Gold dessert knives and forks, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- all with initial W, comprising:
twelve dessert knives
twelve dessert forks
24 pieces, marked on handles and blades and with leaf mark for the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 - silver, gold
the fluted and shaped handles applied with gold beads and pendant husks, silver knife blades etched with flowerheads within foliage scrolls
Condition
slight surface wear but otherwise good, rose gold appears to be intact, tips of prongs show evidence of some use
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.