Ménagère de 211 pièces en argent, la majorité par Puiforcat, Paris, vers 1880, les couteaux et certaines pièces par Odiot et Corvoisier

modèle mouluré de chutes de fleurs d'acanthe et gravé du monogramme EI comprenant: 36 fourchettes de table (table forks), 18 cuillères de table (forks), 29 couteaux de table (table knives), 11 pièces de service ( serving pieces), 18 fourchettes à huitre (oyster forks), 18 fourchettes à entremets (dessert forks) 18 cuillères à entremets (dessert spoons), 18 couteaux à fromage (cheese knives), 17 couteaux à fruits avec lames en argent (fruit knives with silver blades), 24 cuillères à thé (tea spoons), 4 pièces de service (serving pieces) dans deux coffres en chêne gravés du même monogramme sur une plaque en cuivre

Three steel blades on cheese knives to be correctly re fixed - otherwise 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. 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."