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A French silver-gilt part flatware service, Christofle, Paris, circa 1890
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver-gilt
decorated with interlaced olive branches and arms within a beaded border medallion, comprising:
36 dinner knives
36 dessert knives
72 dessert forks
48 dessert spoons
36 teaspoons
12 coffee spoons
6 oyster forks
2 pastry servers
2 bon-bon servers
1 sugar sifter
1 sugar tongs
252 pieces, in original fitted wood case set with monogrammed plaque
36 dinner knives
36 dessert knives
72 dessert forks
48 dessert spoons
36 teaspoons
12 coffee spoons
6 oyster forks
2 pastry servers
2 bon-bon servers
1 sugar sifter
1 sugar tongs
252 pieces, in original fitted wood case set with monogrammed plaque
Condition
Case with split to lid but stable, one empty slot probably for a second pair of tongs; all flatware in good, crisp 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Christofle made this pattern for General Boulanger in 1889 and is illustrated in Henri Bouilhet, 150 Ans d'Orfèvrerie: Christofle, Silversmith Since 1830, 1981, p.177.