Lot 131
  • 131

An Extensive Regency Silver-gilt Flatware Service, London, 1805-20

Estimate
40,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • King's pattern, engraved with a peacock displayed crest below a mitre, comprising:
    twenty-four dinner knives, Eley & Fearn & maker's mark SP, 1816-18
    twenty-four dinner forks, Eley & Fearn, 1816-20
    twenty-four dessert knives, maker's mark SP, 1816, handles unmarked
    twenty-four dessert forks, 1816
    twenty-four cheese knives, maker's mark SP, 1816
    twenty-four teaspoons, Eley & Fearn, 1816-17
    twenty-four tablespoons, Eley & Fearn & Chawner, 1814-16
    twenty-four dessert spoons
    five-piece carving set
    one fish slice, Eley, Fearn & Chawner, 1809
    one soup ladle, Eley  & Fearn, 1819
    four sauce ladles, Eley, Fearn & Chawner, 1809
    one basting spoon, 1810
    four ice cream spades, Eley & Fearn, 1805
    one sugar sifter, Eley & Fearn, 1818
    one pair sugar tong, William Bateman, 1820
    four salt spoons
    two mustard ladles, 1810

    Together with the following, by C.J. Vander, 1970-71
    twenty-four dinner knives
    forty-eight dinner forks
    thirty-six small soup spoons
    thirty-six demitasse spoons
    And
    eight large serving spoons, Kings and Hourglass patterns, London 1823/ 25/ 1830
    367 pieces, the bulk in a fitted 5-drawer brass-bound wood case

  • Silver, Wood

Provenance

The crest is probably that of John Thomas Pelham, Bishop of Norwich, 1857-1893.  He was born in 1811, married in 1845 Henrietta, second daughter of Thomas William Tatton of Wythenshawe Hall, Cheshire.

Charles and Yvette Bluhdorn, New York, sold
Sotheby's, New York, Magnificent Silver, Silver-gilt and Russian Works of Art from the Estate of Charles and Yvette Bluhdorn, 13 October 2007, lots 17, 23, and 26,

Condition

Very good condition, extensive and impressive set, the blades neatly changed to stainless
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.