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A Victorian silver Queen's pattern canteen, George Adams for Chawner & Co., London, the majority 1851 and 1855, one pair of carvers 1852/4, some eighteen items 1881, the caddy spoon, French, circa 1880
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
monogrammed, in fitted red chamois leather lined oak case comprising:
48 table forks, 24 table spoons, 48 table knives, 30 dessert forks, 24 dessert spoons, 24 tea spoons, 24 cheese knives, two pairs of carvers, a soup ladle, a sauce ladle, a pair of asparagus tongs, a gravy spoon, a fish server, a mustard spoon, four salt spoons, a caddy spoon, a pair of sugar tongs, a sugar sifter, a butter knife, (240)
48 table forks, 24 table spoons, 48 table knives, 30 dessert forks, 24 dessert spoons, 24 tea spoons, 24 cheese knives, two pairs of carvers, a soup ladle, a sauce ladle, a pair of asparagus tongs, a gravy spoon, a fish server, a mustard spoon, four salt spoons, a caddy spoon, a pair of sugar tongs, a sugar sifter, a butter knife, (240)
Provenance
Sotheby's, Monaco, 30 November 1975, lot 217
Condition
The case with damages. The knives with later steel blades. The handles with some wear.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."