- 780
An English silver flatware service, Mappin & Webb Ltd., Sheffield, 1973 and circa
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
crested handles, comprising:
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 lunch knives
12 lunch forks
12 fish knives
12 fish forks
11 fruit knives
12 fruit forks
12 butter spreaders
12 teaspoons
12 soup spoons
12 bouillon spoons
2 fish servers
145 pieces
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 lunch knives
12 lunch forks
12 fish knives
12 fish forks
11 fruit knives
12 fruit forks
12 butter spreaders
12 teaspoons
12 soup spoons
12 bouillon spoons
2 fish servers
145 pieces
Condition
1 dinner knife with disposal damage to handle, all handles with signs of wear from use, overall good condition- no dents to the flatware with hollow handles
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
The engraving on this set is the emblem of Imperial Iran; according to the consignor, this set was formerly used at the Iranian Embassy in Washington, D.C.