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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.
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.