- 155
A French silver flatware service, Puiforcat, Paris, first half 20th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- silver, wood
Empire pattern variant with swans, comprising:
12 dinner knives with ebonized wood handles
12 dinner forks
12 dessert knives
12 teaspoons
12 dessert spoons
12 tablespoons
12 gilt ice cream spoons
84 pieces
12 dinner knives with ebonized wood handles
12 dinner forks
12 dessert knives
12 teaspoons
12 dessert spoons
12 tablespoons
12 gilt ice cream spoons
84 pieces
Condition
all with light surface wear from use, a few tablespoons with slight dents to tips of bowls, one teaspoon with dented bowl, overall good condition
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.