Lot 197
  • 197

AN ENGLISH SILVER "ELIZABETHAN PATTERN" FLATWARE SERVICE AND MATCHING VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT DESSERT FLATWARE SERVICE, most Garrard & Co., London, 1980s / 1880s

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • in white silver, unengraved, some pieces C.J. Vander Ltd, 1980s:
    24 dinner knives, 24 steak knives, 24 dinner forks, 24 fish knives, 24 fish forks, 24 oyster forks, 12 lunch knives, 24 lunch forks, 24 soup spoons, 24 teaspoons, 24 coffee spoons, 24 citrus spoons, 24 egg spoons, 5-piece carving set, 8 fish servers in pairs, 8 salad servers in pairs, 8 tablespoons, 1 soup ladle, 4 sauce ladles, 4 mustard spoons, 4 butter knives.

    In gilt, crested, by James Garrard, 1886-89:
    24 dessert forks, 24 teaspoons, 24 ice cream spoons, 24 dessert knives, 24 cheese knives, 24 dessert spoons, 2 cream ladles, 2 sugar sifters, 6 fruit serving spoons, 2 ice servers, 1 melon knife, 1 melon fork, 2 pair grape scissors.

    502 pieces, in two fitted oak chests.

  • silver, oak

 

Condition

most very good condition; some staining and rust to blades of cheese knives, Victorian pieces probably re-gilt but nicely done
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.