Lot 388
  • 388

An American Silver Flatware Service, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1885

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Lap Over Edge pattern, each etched with various aquatic, animal, and vegetation themes including cat fish, craw fish, turtles, seahorses, shells, flying cranes, parrots, sparrows, spiders, fly catcher, tomatoes, flowers and ivy, each with etched monogram GJS on back of handle, comprising:
    ten fish knives
    seven fish forks
    ten teaspoons, parcel gilt
    27 pieces, in wood box, forks and spoons marked on handles, knives marked on blades and numbered 425

Condition

spoons good but slight wear to gilded bowls, back of handles engraved with name of subject, forks with slight surface wear, knives with slight surface wear and one with seam opening near blade join
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.