Menagere en argent par Henin Freres, Paris, vers 1900

modèle filet sans épaulement orné de deux branchages croisés, comprenant 36 fourchettes de table (table forks), 12 cuillères de table (table spoons), 24 couteaux de table (table knives), 12 fourchettes à entremets (dessert forks), 11 cuillères à entremets (dessert spoons), 24 couteaux à entremets (dessert knives), 6 fourchettes à poisson (fish forks), 6 couteaux à poisson (fish knives), 10 pièces de service (serving pieces), 6 fourchettes à gâteau (cake forks), 6 cuillères à crème (cream spoons), 6 cuillères à café (coffee spoons), 3 couteaux de table (table knives), chaque pièce gravée du monogramme LL timbré d'une couronne royale, dans un coffre en chêne signé Musy à Turin

in an oak case stamped Musy a Turin

"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Le chiffre est celui du prince Louis de Savoie, duc des Abruzzes (1873-1933). Fils du duc Amédée d'Aoste qui fut roi d'Espagne pendant trois ans, Louis sera un explorateur renommé, et mourra en Afrique, à Mogadiscio, en 1933. Le coffre en chêne est scellé de nombreux cachets de douane qui sont autant de preuves de passage du prince de l'Afrique à l'Alaska.