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An Georgian Silver Assembled Flatware Service, London and Edinburgh, circa 1780/1829
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Old English pattern, unengraved except for the knives which are shell-capped pistol-handled engraved with a stag crest, comprising:
twenty-two dinner knives
twenty-three dinner forks
twenty-three cheese knives
thirty-three dessert forks
twelve fish knives, converted
twenty-three dessert spoons
twenty-three teaspoons
twenty-one tablespoons
three sauce ladles
five salt spoons
four small ladles, Fiddle pattern
192 pieces, in five-drawer wood chest. Together with a pair of plated sugar tongs - Silver, Wood Chest
Condition
as noted re fish knives, otherwise good, recently professionally polished
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.