2 fish forks broken and several knives handles dented, some spoons and forks handles bent, some wear commensurate with use, stains and rusting to steel blades. Would benefit from professional cleaning. overall good order and decorative flatware. - Stieff : Eight butter knives; a larger bouillon spoon, - Kirks & Sons & Co: 13 dessert spoons ; 2 carving knifes and 2 forks with steel blade ; one soup ladle ; All the knives. These were made at different stages of the company and the pattern is almost identical. They all have new stainless steel blade by The Stieff Company. - Balt (Baltimore Company): the fish/ cake forks, teaspoons (apart from 2 which are Stieff) ; dessert forks - - There are also 4 large Tiffany soup spoons. - - The fish knives and forks are stamped 'Yuan Ho'
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."