Gio Ponti
"Diamond" Flatware Service
Estimate:
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Gio Ponti
"Diamond" Flatware Service
designed 1958
comprises 132 pieces, including 14 dinner knives, 14 dinner forks, 14 salad forks, 14 table spoons, 14 tea spoons, 14 cocktail forks, 9 soup spoons, 5 fish knives, 14 butter knives, 14 cocktail forks, 2 soup ladles, 1 dessert spoon, 1 sugar spoon, 1 candle snuffer and 1 dinner bell
together with a later wood case
produced by Reed & Barton, Taunton, Massachusetts
sterling silver
the knives marked REED & BARTON/MIRRORSTELE/STERLING HANDLE; the forks and spoons impressed Reed & Barton/STERLING
candle snuffer: 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
Overall in good condition. The silver surface of each flatware piece presents with faint scuffing consistent with age and gentle use, not visually distracting, and with some tarnish to the silver consistent with age. The later wood case is in good functional condition with expected wear, scratches and indentations throughout.
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.
Wright, Chicago, March 28, 2004, lot 305 (for 37 pieces from the present service)
Acquired from the above by the present owner