Lot 270
  • 270

A silver flatware service, Sazikov, St Petersburg, 1876-1883

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • siler and gilded silver
  • length of tongs 27cm, 10 3/4 in.
comprising 15 dinner knives, 14 dinner forks, 14 soup spoons, 10 sauce ladles with gilt bowls, 10 teaspoons, 6 fish knives, 5 luncheon or salad forks, 1 serving knife, 1 asparagus tongs, 1 scoop, in King's pattern, the knives with original steel blades by Varipaev, together with 12 matching fish forks, N. D. Yanichkin, St Petersburg, and 2 matching additional dinner knives, all 84 standard, with French import marks

Condition

Excellent condition. Finely cast, the gilded elements in good order and good weight (9,707 g in total). Very light scratches to the surfaces throughout.
"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.
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