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An American Silver Flatware Service, Reed & Barton, Tauton, MA, 20th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Silver, Wood
Francis I pattern, unengraved, comprising:
eleven dinner knives
twelve dinner forks
thirteen lunch knives
twelve lunch forks
twelve butter spreaders
twelve salad/pastry forks
ten oyster forks
twenty-four teaspoons
twelve soup spoons
one cold meat fork
one serving spoon
one sauce ladle
121 pieces, in wood box
eleven dinner knives
twelve dinner forks
thirteen lunch knives
twelve lunch forks
twelve butter spreaders
twelve salad/pastry forks
ten oyster forks
twenty-four teaspoons
twelve soup spoons
one cold meat fork
one serving spoon
one sauce ladle
121 pieces, in wood box
Condition
Two lunch knives with slightly longer blades. One dinner knife with slightly shorter blade. All knives with Reed&Barton mirror steel blade. Engraving probably removed from some pieces, decoration crisp, 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.