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An assembled Georgian silver flatware service, most London and Dublin, 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- including makers Paul Hanet, Ebenezer Coker, William Aytoun, and others
- silver
engraved with various crests and monograms, comprising:
24 pistol-handled table knives, all Dublin, c. 1730-40
36 pistol-handled cheese knives
52 three-prong table forks
36 rat-tail tablespoons
6 three-prong dessert forks
154 pieces
24 pistol-handled table knives, all Dublin, c. 1730-40
36 pistol-handled cheese knives
52 three-prong table forks
36 rat-tail tablespoons
6 three-prong dessert forks
154 pieces
Condition
all with visible wear from use and engravings rubbed on most; 12 table knives and 25 cheese knives with blade starting to separate from handle; many knife handles with some dings or shallow dents; 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.
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.