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A Victorian silver and ivory fish and dessert flatware service, Joseph Ridge & Co., Sheffield, 1884
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- comprising:
twelve fish knives
twelve fish forks
twelve dessert knives
twelve dessert forks
two-piece fish serving set
50 pieces, in fitted wood box - silver, enamel, ivory
the ivory handles inlaid and applied with lacquered and opalescent enameled flowers, foliage, birds and insects, the silver blades and tines of the fish knives and forks engraved with standing cranes, bamboo and dragonflies, the dessert knives and forks with magnolia blossoms and sparrows,
Condition
some pieces with age cracks to ivory but stable, one fish knife with loss to enamel, 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.