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A French silver-gilt table dessert service, Jean-Baptiste-Gustave Odiot, Paris, circa 1890
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- silver, leather (case)
- (74 pieces)
comprising: 18 dessert spoons, 18 dessert forks, 18 fruit knives with silver blades, 18 dessert knives with steel blades, 2 serving spoons, in original Odiot leather case
Condition
some minor surface scratches commensurate with use, otherwise very good condition, nice pattern.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This service was made after a Louis XVI silver-gilt dessert service made by Nicolas-Martin Langlois, Paris, 1779-1782, previously in the Pãtino collection; see Christie's New York, October 28, 1986, lot 112.