Ensemble comprenant deux plats ronds, un plat ovale, une saucière et une ménagère en argent par Ernest Cardeilhac, Paris, vers 1897

de style Louis XV, chaque plat gravé aux armes timbrées d'un heaume de chevalier, les couverts appliqués des mêmes armes, comprenant:  24 fourchettes de table (table forks), 12 cuillères de table (table spoons), 12 fourchettes à entremets (dessert forks), 12 cuillères à entremets (dessert spoons), 6 pièces à servir (serving pieces)

Par descendance jusqu'au propriétaire actuel.

"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."

Les armes sont celles des barons Marcotte de Sainte-Marie pour Georges, baron Marcotte de Sainte-Marie, officier de marine, mort au champ d'honneur à Dixmude en 1914, qui épousa en 1897 Marie-Madeleine Barry.