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A German silver flatware service, Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, circa 1890
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
initialed L under count's coronet, some pieces parcel-gilt (pg), comprising:
twelve dinner knives
twelve dinner forks
twelve lunch knives
twelve lunch forks
twelve fish knives
twelve fish forks
twelve fruit knives (pg)
twelve fruit forks (pg)
twelve butter spreaders (pg)
twelve berry forks (pg)
twelve tablespoons
twelve teaspoons
twelve ice cream spoons (pg)
twelve demitasse spoons (pg)
one soup ladle (pg)
two fish servers
two salad servers (pg)
three serving spoons (pg)
one large serving spoon
one cake knife (pg)
two serving spatulas (pg)
one cold meat fork (pg)
two lemon forks (pg)
one butter knife (pg)
two hors d'oeuvre servers (pg)
one pair sugar tongs
three salts with glass liners
three salt spoons
193 pieces, in mahogany chest
the shaped reeded handles with roses at intervals
Condition
some staining to steel knife blades, some wear to gilding, otherwise good, should clean up well; case with scratches to front
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.