Ménagère de 149 pièces en argent par Puiforcat, Paris, vers 1912

modèle queue de rat, ciselé de fleurs de lys, la spatule gravée d'un monogramme, comprenant: 24 fourchettes de table (table forks), 12 cuillères de table (table spoons) 24 couteaux de table (table knives), 12 fourchettes à poisson (fish knives), 12 couteaux à poisson (fish knives), 12 fourchettes à entremets (dessert forks), 12 cuillères à entremets (dessert spoons), 12 couteaux à fromage les manches en bois, (cheese knives with wood handles), 12 couteaux à fruits les manches en nacre et les lames en argent (fruit knives with mother-of-pearl handles and silver blades), 12 pieces de service (serving pieces) 4 salières et 1 pelle à sel (salt cellars and salt spoon), dans un coffre en bois à 5 tiroirs orné d'une étiquette PUIFORCAT-TABOURET dans lequel est joint la facture d'achat datée 1912

Dents on prongs - 3 salt spoons missing - otherwise good condition of silver and case
"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."