AN UNUSUAL RUSTIC AMERICAN COPPERED AND SILVERED METAL FLATWARE SET, R. WALLACE & SONS MFG. CO., WALLINGFORD, CT, EARLY 20TH CENTURY |

initialed Z, comprising:10 dinner knives11 dinner forks11 lunch knives12 lunch forks12 butter spreaders24 teaspoons12 dessert spoons12 soup spoons12 demitasse spoons6 tablespoons2 dessert forks2 carvers2 fish servers1 tea strainerTogether with:10 similar cheese knives, monogrammed EMG139 pieces total, in a fitted wood case

6 cheese knives with handles slightly separating from handle and 1 loose; 2 dessert forks and 1 butter spreader with copper heavily rubbed on handles; most pieces with some areas of copper rubbed on handles; most knife blades with plating rubbed at edges; 1 dinner knife and carving fork with a stable split in wood handle; set in otherwise good condition
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.