A Canadian Silver Flatware Service, Birks, Montreal, 20th century

comprising:
eighteen dinner knives
seventeen dinner forks
eighteen lunch knives
eighteen lunch forks
eighteen fish kinves
eighteen fish forks
eighteen dessert knives
eighteen dessert forks
fifteen teaspoons
eighteen dessert spoons
seventeen tablespoons
eighteen bouillon spoons
eleven citrus spoons, parcel-gilt
fourteen demitasse spoons
two-piece large carving set
two-piece small carving set
two-piece salad serving set, parcel-gilt
four sauce ladles
one master butter knife
247 pieces.

some overall wear from use, wear to gilding, 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.