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A Danish silver Acorn pattern flatware service, Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, 20th century
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- most with date marks for 1945-77, some pieces with early marks
- silver, stainless steel
comprising:
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 lunch forks
12 fish knives
12 dessert forks
6 fruit knives
12 fruit forks
12 butter spreaders
12 salad forks
12 dessert spoons
12 demitasse spoons
6 bouillon spoons
6 nut picks
4 salad servers, in two sizes
3 cold meat forks, in two sizes
3 serving spoons, in three sizes
1 tomato server
1 gravy ladle
150 pieces
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 lunch forks
12 fish knives
12 dessert forks
6 fruit knives
12 fruit forks
12 butter spreaders
12 salad forks
12 dessert spoons
12 demitasse spoons
6 bouillon spoons
6 nut picks
4 salad servers, in two sizes
3 cold meat forks, in two sizes
3 serving spoons, in three sizes
1 tomato server
1 gravy ladle
150 pieces
Condition
the cheese knives with blades slightly separating from handles- one with larger separation but still tight, otherwise good condition;
pieces with date marks for 1915-19: 3 lunch knives; 1925-32: 2 butter spreaders, largest serving spoon; 1933-44: 1 dinner fork, 6 lunch forks, 6 fruit knives, 5 butter spreaders, 4 bouillon spoons, 2 small cold meat forks; 1945-51 (Jensen & Wendel): 3 dessert spoons
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.