A FRENCH SILVER VAUBAN PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE, PUIFORCAT, PARIS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY |

engraved with mirror cypher D, some with mother-of-pearl (MOP) handles, comprising:16 dinner knives, MOP36 dinner forks24 fish knives24 fish forks16 dessert knives, MOP24 dessert forks16 fruit knives, MOP12 oyster forks24 dessert spoons18 tablespoons15 coffee spoons17 sorbet spoons2 fish servers2 salad servers3 cold meat forks3 serving spoons2 gravy ladles1 punch ladle1 cheese knife, MOP1 pastry server1 master butter knife258 pieces

some MOP handles with cracks and with silver mounts slightly separating; some knife blades later; 4 sorbet spoons and 1 dessert spoon with small dents to rims of bowls; 1 serving spoon and 1 serving fork unengraved; overall set in good condition with surface wear consistent with 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.