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An American Silver "Versailles" pattern Flatware Service, designed by Antoine Heller for Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, circa 1890-1900
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- designed 1888, engraved with script monogram MR, comprising:
twelve dinner knives
twelve dinner forks
twelve lunch knives
twelve lunch forks
twelve dessert knives, parcel-gilt
twelve salad forks, parcel-gilt
twelve butter spreaders
twelve oyster forks
twelve teaspoons
twelve dessert spoons
twelve tablespoons
twelve cream soup spoons
twelve bouillon spoons
twelve citrus spoons, parcel-gilt
twelve coffee spoons, parcel-gilt
twelve iced tea spoons
twelve ice cream spoons
five-piece carving set
two-piece salad serving set
one lettuce fork
one sauce ladle
one cake knife
one cake server
one sugar spoon, parcel-gilt
one sugar tongs
one crumber
218 pieces, in fitted wood chest - Silver, Wood
Condition
one teaspoon snapped and repaired below bowl, fruit knife blades a little rough, gilding worn throughout, one coffee spoon with bent bowl, one dessert knife with different bland not gilt, one handle of chest missing, otherwise good
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.