Lot 368
  • 368

An American Silver Flatware Service, Tiffany & Co., New York, late 19th century

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Olympian pattern, most engraved with initial W, comprising:
    twelve dinner knives
    twelve dinner forks
    twenty-four lunch knives
    twenty-three lunch forks
    twelve game knives
    twelve game forks
    twelve fish knives
    twelve fish forks
    eleven butter knives
    eleven parcel-gilt cocktail forks
    eleven ice cream forks
    twenty-three teaspoons
    twelve dessert spoons
    six tablespoons
    twelve ice cream spoons
    ten coffee spoons
    two-piece parcel-gilt salad serving set
    217 total pieces

  • silver

Condition

worn throughout, game knives with steel blades rusting, some dinner knives with separating blades, dinner knife blades are Tiffany & Co stainless and late date, lunch knives with Tiffany close-plated blades now wearing at edges
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.
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