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Lot 121
  • 121

A Victorian Silver and Silver-Gilt Flatware Service, Charles Johnston Hill, London, 1881

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • the handle terminals cast with profiles of Queen Anne and Prince George of Denmark, the reverse cast with monogram, comprising:
    twenty-four dinner knives
    twenty-four three-prong dinner forks
    twenty-four cheese knives
    twenty-four lunch knives
    twenty-four dessert knives, gilt
    twenty-four dessert forks, gilt
    twenty-four teaspoons
    twenty-four teaspoons, gilt
    twenty-four dessert spoons
    twenty-four dessert spoons, gilt
    twenty-four tablespoons
    twelve coffee spoons
    twelve coffee spoons, gilt
    four-piece carving set
    two-piece salad serving set
    four serving spoons, gilt
    two soup ladles
    two sauce ladles
    two sauce ladles, gilt
    two small spoons, gilt
    306 pieces
  • Silver

Condition

modeling of terminals not highly finsihed, some rubbing to gilding on dessert pieces, otherwise good condition
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.