Lot 51
  • 51

French Silver and Silver-gilt Flatware, maker's marks FL, Paris / Odiot, Paris, mid 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • the white silver with reeded handles with shell terminals, the gilt similar but the shells within a wreath, all engraved with identical contemporary arms, comprising:
    twenty-four dinner knives
    twenty-four dinner forks
    twenty-four tablespoons
    eighteen teaspoons
    fourteen cheese of lunch knives, gilt
    fifteen dessert knives, gilt
    fourteen dessert forks, gilt
    fifteen dessert spoons, gilt
    148 pieces, with case

  • silver

Condition

general surface wear, all except for five of table knives changed to stainless stell blades, 13 cheese/lunch knives chased to stainless, some joints with lead, several of gilt blades separating amongst the dessert knives, otherwise good
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.