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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.
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.