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A Victorian silver Palm Pattern canteen, mostly Francis Higgins, maker's mark overstruck by those of the Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd as retailer, some G.W. Adams for Chawner & Co, London, 1875-1889
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
the majority of the terminals engraved with the initial N, comprising:
12 table forks
12 table knives (modern, with stainless steel blades)
12 table spoons
24 salad/dessert knives (modern, with stainless steel blades)
24 salad/dessert forks
23 dessert spoons
12 tea spoons
4 mustard spoons
4 sauce ladles
2 basting spoons
A pair of asparagus tongs
A fish serving knife and fork
All in a brass-bound wood case
12 table forks
12 table knives (modern, with stainless steel blades)
12 table spoons
24 salad/dessert knives (modern, with stainless steel blades)
24 salad/dessert forks
23 dessert spoons
12 tea spoons
4 mustard spoons
4 sauce ladles
2 basting spoons
A pair of asparagus tongs
A fish serving knife and fork
All in a brass-bound wood case
Condition
Excellent weight and quality, the fitted case it modern and in excellent condition, minor wear commensurate with age, in very good condition overall
"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."
"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."