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An American Silver Flatware Service, Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
Lily pattern, engraved with various monograms, comprising:
twelve dinner knives
twelve dinner forks
twelve lunch knives
twelve lunch forks
seventeen butter spreaders
ten fish forks
twelve cocktail forks
twelve strawberry forks, of similar pattern
twelve teaspoons
eighteen cream soup spoons
twelve tablespoons
twelve bouillon spoons
six demitasse spoons
one cake server
one cream ladle, of similar pattern, by Mechanics Sterling Company
one serving fork
one berry spoon, of similar pattern, by Wallace
163 pieces, in two fitted cases
twelve dinner knives
twelve dinner forks
twelve lunch knives
twelve lunch forks
seventeen butter spreaders
ten fish forks
twelve cocktail forks
twelve strawberry forks, of similar pattern
twelve teaspoons
eighteen cream soup spoons
twelve tablespoons
twelve bouillon spoons
six demitasse spoons
one cake server
one cream ladle, of similar pattern, by Mechanics Sterling Company
one serving fork
one berry spoon, of similar pattern, by Wallace
163 pieces, in two fitted cases
Condition
as noted re monograms, wear to monograms especially on lunch knives, some overall wear, otherwise 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.
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.