Ensemble de 25 fourchettes et 24 couteaux en vermeil à manche en porcelaine et 23 cuillères en vermeil, principalement par F. Dahl et Jens Sigsgaard, Copenhague, XIXe et XXe siècles

les manches en porcelainece Copenhague du XIXe siècle à décor de bouquets de fleurs, les cuillères, en vermeil, gravées d'armoiries timbrées d'un heaume, à décor de rinceaux et feuillages

comprising three groups: 1: assay master F Dahl circa 1860 comprising 13 forks, 8 knives, all a with porcelain handles and 13 silver-gilt spoons engraved with arms 2: assay master Jens Sigsgaard circa 1930 comprising 10 forks 10 knives with porcelain handles and 10 silver-gilt spoons, not engraved 3: h and a, circa 1970, comprising 2 forks and 6 knives with porcelain handles
"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 armoiries sont celles de la famille Zytphen-Adeler, pour Georg Frederik Otto lensbaron Zytphen-Adeler (1810-1878). Grand propriétaire terrien au château de Dragsholm (Adelersborg) en Odsherred, il fut le principal innovateur de la mécanisation agricole et du développement des techniques modernes d'exploitation au Danemark. Egalement homme politique, élu au parlement, il obtint des lettres de noblesse en 1838 et 1843 avec le titre de baron.