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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
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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."
"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."