AN AMERICAN SILVER AND SILVER-GILT FRANCIS I PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE, REED & BARTON, TAUNTON, MA, 20TH CENTURY |

comprising:24 dinner knives, 12 gilt24 dinner forks, 12 gilt24 lunch knives, 12 gilt24 lunch forks, 12 gilt12 butter spreaders, gilt9 flat-handled butter spreaders24 salad forks, 12 gilt12 cocktail forks, gilt36 teaspoons, 12 gilt12 dessert spoons, gilt24 soup spoons, 12 gilt12 iced tea spoons, gilt12 salt spoons, gilt9 small teaspoons8 demitasse spoons7 citrus spoons2 tablespoons1 vegetable spoon, gilt3 cold meat forks, 2 gilt6 salad servers, 4 gilt2 carvers, gilt2 gravy ladles, 1 gilt1 punch ladle, gilt1 pastry server, gilt1 sugar tongs292 pieces, in a fitted wood case

in good condition with general wear from use: light surface scratches and some gilding rubbed, but all knife handles tight; the case not original to set and with losses, scratches & splits to wood
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.