Lot 423
  • 423

AN ASSEMBLED AMERICAN SILVER FIDDLE THREAD SHELL PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE, FLETCHER & GARDINER, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1820-40, AND OTHERS

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

some engraved with crests or initials, comprising;
24 dinner forks, by Fletcher & Gardner (6 single struck)
19 smaller dinner forks (12 by Bailey & Kitchen, Philadelphia; 5 by R. & A. Campbell, Baltimore; 2 by R. & W. Wilson, Philadelphia)
12 fruit knives, by Thomas Fletcher, Philadelphia
41 dessert forks (14 by R. & W. Wilson; 11 by Bailey & Kitchen; 4 by Bard & Lamont, Philadelphia; 11 single struck by Fletcher & Gardner; 1 single by Hamilton & Co., Calcutta)
14 tablespoons (10 by Bailey & Kitchen; 4 single struck by Fletcher & Gardiner)
21 dessert spoons (12 by Baily & Kitchen; 6 single struck by Fletcher & Gardiner; 3 by Cutshing, Canton)
17 teaspoons (10 by Baily & Kitchen; 7 by John Curry, Philadelphia)
1 sugar sifter, by Bailey & Kitchen
1 single struck sauce ladle, by Fletcher & Gardiner
2 salt shovels, by Edward Lownes, Philadelphia
1 mustard ladle, by Pittar & Co., Calcutta
1 crumb scoop, by Baily & Kitchen
2 butter spreader (1 by J. & W. L. Ward, Philadelphia; 1 by R. & W. Wilson)
Together with:
12 dinner knives, London, 1888
6 dinner knives, London, 1805
6 Gadroon & Shell dinner knives, by Hunt & Roskell, London, 1877
And the following in Fiddle Thread pattern:
13 dinner forks (11 by Browser & Rush, New York; 1 retailed by Hyde & Goodrich; 1 by Alfred Welles, Hebron, CT)
12 dessert spoons, by Baldwin Gardiner, Philadelphia
17 teaspoons (11 by William Adams, New York; 6 retailed by Bailey & Co., Philadelphia)
1 sauce ladle, by Marquand & Co., New York
1 serving fork, Wood & Hughes, New York
224 pieces total

Condition

knives with steel blades with staining and some with rust, knife handles with minor dents; otherwise good
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.