Ménagère de 192 pièces en vermeil par Tétard et Christofle, Paris, vers 1950

chaque pièce estampée des initiales AP sur fond amati, comprenant 18 fourchettes de table (table forks), 18 cuillères de table (table spoons), 18 couteaux de table (table knives), 18 fourchettes à entremets (dessert forks), 18 cuillères à entremets (dessert spoons), 18 couteaux à fromage (cheese knives), 12 fourchettes à poisson (fish forks), 12 couteaux à poisson (fish knives), 12 fourchettes à huitre (oyster forks), 12 fourchettes à gâteaux (cake forks), 12 cuillères à café (coffee spoons), 12 couteaux à beurre (butter knives), 12 pièces de service (serving pieces), dans un coffre en laque noire à quatre tiroirs, dont l'un appliqué d'une plaque portant l'inscription ORFEVRERIE CHRISTOFLE PARIS

Pieces in very good condition- one drawer of the chest with some noticable lack of lacquer and significant damage to the wood and lacquer around the keyhole
"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."