- 120
A Georgian and later silver assembled flatware service, William Chawner, London, 1820-21
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, plastic box
Old English pattern, knives crested, remainder unengraved, comprising:
twelve octagonal pistol-handled knives, London, circa 1740
twelve table forks
twelve cheese knives, London, circa 1740, 1810 and later
twelve dessert forks
twelve tablespoons
twelve dessert spoons
eleven teaspoons
two-piece carving set
Together with:
eight silver-plated fish knives
eight silver-plated fish forks
101 pieces, with case
twelve octagonal pistol-handled knives, London, circa 1740
twelve table forks
twelve cheese knives, London, circa 1740, 1810 and later
twelve dessert forks
twelve tablespoons
twelve dessert spoons
eleven teaspoons
two-piece carving set
Together with:
eight silver-plated fish knives
eight silver-plated fish forks
101 pieces, with case
Condition
good condition, recently buffed, knife blades presumably 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.
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.