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An American Silver-gilt Flatware Service, Tiffany & Co., New York, late 19th / early 20th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Beekman pattern, comprising:
twelve steak knives
twelve dinner forks
twelve lunch forks
twelve teaspoons
twelve dessert spoons
eleven tablespoons
two-piece carving set
73 pieces, in fitted Tiffany box - silver
Condition
cover of box with cracks and missing some sections of reeded inlay, some water stains to satin interior, gilding early 20th century, steak knives with Tiffany & Co steel blades with minor rust
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.
Catalogue Note
A brass plaque on the cover of the wood box is engraved Florence Macy. Florence Macy (1853-1933) was the daughter and heiress of Rowland H. Macy, who in 1858 founded the department store R.H. Macy & Company.