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An assembled Georgian silver flatware service, London and Edinburgh, circa 1755-1770
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- makers include Ebenezer Coker, Joseph Smith, Dru Drury, and others
- silver, stainless steel
all engraved with later turkey crest, comprising:
18 pistol-handled table knives
29 pistol-handled lunch knives
11 three-prong table forks
15 rattail tablespoons, one bird-back
8 dessert spoons
81 pieces
18 pistol-handled table knives
29 pistol-handled lunch knives
11 three-prong table forks
15 rattail tablespoons, one bird-back
8 dessert spoons
81 pieces
Condition
most marks unclear, most hollow-handled knife blades with some dings or dents to ends; dinner knives with rust or discoloration to blades and 7 with blades separating slightly; lunch knives: 12 with new stainless blades (2 of which have non-matching crests) and 7 with old blades, 4 of which have crested blades instead of handles, 1 unengraved, and 3 of which with blades separating, 7 handles with repairs; some forks with some tines bent or worn down and some spoons with wear to edge of bowl, 1 spoon with repair to handle
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.