Lot 26
  • 26

FIVE SILVER SERVERS

Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 USD
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Description

  • length of basting spoon 15 3/4 in.
  • 40 cm
comprising a Victorian silver-gilt serving spoon with bacchante handle, Francis Higgins, London, 1863; a Scottish basting spoon, Robert Lowe, Edinburgh, 1748; a pair of Irish bright-cut gravy spoons, John Pittar, Dublin, 1789; an Irish crested straining spoon with wrigglework borders, Michael Homer, Dublin, 1777. Together with a pair of snuffers, maker's mark IB, London, 1772.

Condition

snuffers with minor dings; servers in 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.
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.