Lot 122
  • 122

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.
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