A GEORGE III SILVER KNIFE TRAY, WILLIAM FRISBEE, LONDON, 1802 |

elongated oval with gadroon rim, engraved with Wyvern crest in the garter under an earl's coronet, marked on body below rim. Together with a Victorian silver covered cheese dish with beaded borders and urn finial, cover with monogram RJC and arms, by Rupert Favell, London, 1886, 2 pieces

Sotheby's New York, June 14, 1982, lot 435 (cheese dish)

knife tray with numerous rim splits (some repaired), a 3" repair along base seam, and some minor dings & surface scratches throughout; the cheese dish with a few minor dings, overall good
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.