Lot 395
  • 395

Acorn Pattern silver flatware, Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, 1915 and later

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver
comprising: 6 table forks, 6 table spoons, 6 table knives, 6 soup spoons, 12 luncheon forks, 12 luncheon knives, 12 fish forks, 12 fish knives with silver blades, 12 dessert spoons, 6 dessert  knives, 6 dessert forks, 12 cake forks, 6 cake knives, 6 teaspoons, 6 coffee spoons, 18 demitasse spoons, 18 place card holders and 16 serving pieces including: 3 serving spoons, 2 smaller spoons, a pair of salad servers, a sauce ladle, 2 cake servers, 2 bottle openers in size, a cheese knife, 2 pickle forks and a caddy spoon, the knives with stainless steel blades unless otherwise specified
(178)

Condition

Very minor wear commensurate with use; 1 table fork restored at join but not a visible repair. Dates are as follow: 6 dinner forks (2, 1915-1932 ; 4, 1933-1944), 6 dinner spoons (4, 1933-1944 ; 2, 1945-1951), 6 dinner knives (all 1933-1944), 6 soup spoons (all after 1977), 12 luncheon forks (6, after 1977; 5, 1945-1951; 1, 1933-1944), 12 luncheon knives (6, 1944-1951; 6, after 1977), 12 fish forks (all after 1977), 12 fish knives (8, after 1977; 4, 1933-1944), 12 dessert spoons (6, 1933-1944; 6, after 1977), 6 dessert knives (all after 1977), 6 dessert forks (all after 1977), 12 cake forks (3 after 1977; 1, 1915-1932; 8, 1933-1944) ; 6 cake knives (3, 1933-1944; 3, after 1977); 6 large teaspoons (all after 1977), 6 small teaspoons (3, 1933-1944; 3, 1945-1951), 18 coffee spoons (11, after 1977; 6, 1933-1944; 1915-1932), 18 place card holders (all after 1945), 3 serving spoons (2, after 1977 ; 1, 1933-1944), 1 pair of salad servers (after 1977), 1 gravy ladle (1951-1977), 2 cake servers (1933-1944), 2 bottle openers in sizes (1, 1933-1944; 1, after 1977), 1 cheese knives (1977), 2 small serving spoon (1, 1933-1944; 1945-1951), 2 pickle forks (1933-1944), 1 caddy spoon (1933-1944); overall very 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.
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."