Lot 299
  • 299

Ménagère de 222 couverts en argent dans son coffret en chêne, par Henri Lapparra, Paris, vers 1940

Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • silver
  • 10 471,7 g, coffre: 54,5 x 40 x 38 cm ; 336oz 13 dwt, box: 21 1/2 x 15 3/4 x 15 in
comprenant: 36 fourchettes de table (table forks), 18 cuillères de table (table spoons) 12 fourchettes à poisson (fish forks), 12 cuillères à poisson (fish spoons), 12 fourchettes à dessert (dessert forks), 12 cuillères à dessert (dessert spoons), 11 fourchettes à gâteaux, (cake forks) 12 cuillères à thé (tea spoons), 12 cuillères à moka (mocha spoons), 12 cuillères à glace (ice spoons), 24 couteaux de table (table knives), 12 couteaux à fromage (cheese knives), 12 couteaux à fruit (fruit knives), 25 pieces à servir (serving pieces), dans un coffre en chêne à 5 tiroirs

Condition

some serving pieces do not seem to fit very well the place they are - some knive's handle have to be re-fixed- otherwise good condition
"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.
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