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A FRENCH SILVER AND SILVER-GILT FLATWARE SERVICE, Henri Chenailler, Paris, circa 1870
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- ten of the dessert knife blades stamped Tiffany & Co., France, and with export mark
- Silver, Silver-gilt
the handles decorated with husk pendants, buds, within reeded rim and cast on one side with the Astor Crest and motto, and on the other with monogram WA both in relief, comprising:
twenty-four table spoons
twenty-four table forks
twenty-four gilt dessert knives
twenty-four gilt dessert forks
twelve dessert spoons
eighteen teaspoons
126 pieces, in six fitted wood cases
twenty-four table spoons
twenty-four table forks
twenty-four gilt dessert knives
twenty-four gilt dessert forks
twelve dessert spoons
eighteen teaspoons
126 pieces, in six fitted wood cases
Condition
one dessert knife blade loose, needs to be reset to handle, the boxes scuffed and three covers with splits, and two of them lack their brass escutcheons, 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.