Lot 853
  • 853

An extensive assembled set of Danish silver Acorn pattern flatware, Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, 20th century

Estimate
45,000 - 55,000 USD
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Description

  • most with marks for 1945-77, some earlier pieces 
  • silver
18 long-handled dinner knives
36 dinner forks
12 short-handled knives, plain and steak blades
24 lunch forks
12 fish knives
12 fish forks
12 dessert knives
11 fruit knives
17 fruit forks, in sizes
18 butter spreaders
12 salad forks
14 oyster forks
20 seafood forks
25 lobster forks
12 lobster picks
12 ice cream forks
24 dessert spoons
36 teaspoons
13 large teaspoons
12 soup spoons
13 boullion spoons
12 citrus spoons
12 grapefruit spoons
24 coffee spoons
12 iced tea spoons
2 carving knives
1 carving fork
2 salad servers
2 cold meat forks
4 serving spoons, in sizes
1 fish serving fork
1 gravy ladle
1 sauce ladle
1 cheese knife
1 cheese plane
1 cake knife
1 pie server
2 hor d'oeuvre spoons
1 jelly spoon
1 lemon fork
1 sugar spoon
1 sugar tongs
2 ice tongs
1 sandwich tongs
1 tea strainer
453 pieces, in two fitted wood cases mounted with silver Georg Jensen plaques

Condition

5 dessert knives with blades slightly separating from handles but not loose; 6 of the short-handled knives with steak blades with monogram AOB; the others in good condition with light surface wear from use
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.