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A COMPOSITE SILVER FIDDLE & THREAD PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE, VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS, PREDOMINANTLY FRANCIS HIGGINS, LONDON, 1824 |
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
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all pieces engraved with the Smith crest, placings for 24, comprising table spoons, table forks, dessert forks, dessert spoons, teaspoons, a soup ladle, two serving spoons, a pair of salad servers, three sauce ladles, a sugar sifter, two mustard spoons, and a pair of sugar tongs
Literature
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, probably a part of 'Silver / A table service mixed Georgian and Victorian, double thread fiddle pattern, [...]'
Condition
Various condition. Sugar tongs repaired. Pieces of good gauge and the majority with clear marks. Some crests very worn. Good overall.
"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."
"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."