An American Silver-gilt Flatware Service, Tiffany & Co., New York, 20th century

Bamboo pattern, comprising:
twenty-four dinner knives
twenty-four dinner forks
twenty-four lunch knives
twenty-four lunch forks
twenty-four fruit knives
twenty-four butter spreaders
forty-two teaspoons
forty-two dessert spoons
twenty-four coffee spoons
two-piece salad serving set
four-piece carving set
one cake slice
two cheese knives with gilt blades
eighteen butter plates
two candlesticks
281 pieces

knives with stainless steel blades, some wear to gilding, owtherwise 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.