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An American Silver Flatware Service, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Inc., Boston, circa 1895
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 USD
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Description
- Mythologique pattern, comprising:
eighteen dinner knives
seventeen dinner forks
seventeen lunch knives
eighteen lunch forks
eighteen butter spreaders, parcel-gilt
eighteen oyster forks, parcel-gilt
eighteen ice cream forks, parcel-gilt
eighteen small teaspoons
eighteen dessert spoons
eighteen tablespoons
eighteen demitasse spoons, parcel-gilt
three-piece large carving set
two-piece smaller carving set
two-piece fish serving set, parcel-gilt
one large cold meat fork, parcel-gilt
one smaller cold meat fork, parcel-gilt
one lettuce fork, parcel-gilt
one vegetable spoon, parcel-gilt
one pea server, parcel-gilt
three oval-bowl serving spoons
one perced serving spoon, parcel-gilt
one medium round-bowl serving spoon, parcel-gilt
two small round-bowl serving spoons, parcel-gilt
one sauce ladle, parcel-gilt
one mustard ladle, parcel-gilt
one cheese knife
one master butter knife
one sardine server, parcel-gilt
one ice cream slice, parcel-gilt
one berry spoon, parcel-gilt
two nut servers, parcel-gilt
one olive spoon, parcel-gilt
one pickle fork, parcel-gilt
one small fork, parcel-gilt
one sugar tong
one ice tong
229 pieces, in fitted four-drawer oak chest - silver, oak
Condition
a little wear to high spots of decoration, twelve dinner knives with replaced stainless blades, some small tears and stains to lining of chest, overall 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.