ASSEMBLED SET OF TWELVE WILLIAM III AND QUEEN ANNE TABLESPOONS, LONDON

 

Six: Jonathan Trace, 2002 and 2010.
Three: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, March, 2003, lot 422.
Three: Leather Bucket, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1998.

all with wear, three with more significant wear to bowls, 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.
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Nine with trefid terminals:
one initialed *O*/W*S and *G*/S*K by Lawrence Coles, 1699
one initialed A*D/E*L by Lawrence Coles, 1698
one initialed S/I*H and engraved Breadalbane, 1715
one unengraved by William Scarlett, 1709
one initialed D*W by Stephen Coleman, 1693
one initialed E:H by maker's mark S over W (attributed William Scarlett)
one initialed S/WE by maker's mark S over W (attributed William Scarlett)
one initialed *M*/T*S and dated 1704 by George Brydon
one initialed AL and dated 1718, marks unclear

three with dognose terminals:
one crested by Thomas Spackman
one initialed MO by William Juson, 1705
one pricked with initials WK and date 1703 by William Scarlett, 1705

Together with one engraved MW/RB and dated 1714, Edinburgh, 1717. 13 pieces.