Lot 172
  • 172

An assembled Victorian and later silver Lily pattern flatware service, London and Sheffield, 1872, 1903, and 1994

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, stainless steel
makers include Henry Holland, London, 1872, Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield, 1903, and Nat Leslie Ltd., Sheffield, 1994/5, the Holland pieces engraved with crest, comprising:
30 dinner knives, by Leslie
30 dinner forks, 17 by Holland, 12 by Rodgers, 1 by George Adams, London, 1857
30 dessert knives, by Leslie
30 dessert forks, 18 by Holland, 12 by Rodgers
30 dessert spoons, 18 by Holland, 12 by Rodgers
20 tablespoons, by Holland
12 soup spoons, by Rogers
2 fish servers engraved with landscape scenes, by Holland
5 cheese knives, by Leslie
5 pastry servers, by Leslie

Condition

good condition, but all with signs of wear from use- engravings rubbed, fork tines slightly bent, some knife handles with minor dings, two tablespoons with small ding to bowl; please also note that one dinner fork is by George Adams, London, 1857
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 Lily pattern was first introduced in 1850 after the design was registered by Elkington.