Lot 1500
  • 1500

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

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.