Lot 145
  • 145

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

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Wave Edge pattern, most engraved with monogram MD, comprising:
    twelve dinner knives
    twelve dinner forks
    twelve lunch knives
    twelve lunch forks
    twelve dessert knives
    twelve oyster forks, parcel-gilt
    fifteen teaspoons, four unengraved
    twelve dessert spoons
    twelve tablespoons
    two citrus spoons
    two-piece fish serving set
    two-piece salad serving set, parcel-gilt
    one vegetable spoon, parcel-gilt
    one soup ladle
    one pie server
    one berry spoon, parcel-gilt
    one olive spoon, parcel-gilt
    one sugar sifter, parcel-gilt
    Together with:
    twelve dinner forks, monogrammed FLS
    four tablespoons, monogrammed FLS
    139 pieces, in original Tiffany oak chest lined in light blue satin
  • silver, oak

Condition

lunch and dinner knives with blades by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield, overall good condition
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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