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A French silver flatware service, Paris, circa 1880-1890
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- most marked OM with a mallet? possibly "Orfèvrerie Maillard", some marked RC, knife blades marked Christofle
- Silver, gilt
the handle decorated with foliage and ribbon, the back engraved with foliate monogram SS, some pieces parcel-gilt (pg), comprising:
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 lunch knives
12 lunch forks
12 fish knives (pg)
12 fish forks (pg)
12 oyster forks (pg)
12 teaspoons
12 dessert spoons
12 tablespoons
12 knife rests
2-piece carving set
2 fish servers (pg)
2 salad servers (pg)
1 asparagus server (pg)
1 punch ladle
1 ice cream slice (pg)
1 pastry server (pg)
1 bon-bon server (pg)
1 jelly spoon (pg)
1 toast server (pg)
145 pieces, in fitted wood case set with a silver plaque engraved with arms and motto
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 lunch knives
12 lunch forks
12 fish knives (pg)
12 fish forks (pg)
12 oyster forks (pg)
12 teaspoons
12 dessert spoons
12 tablespoons
12 knife rests
2-piece carving set
2 fish servers (pg)
2 salad servers (pg)
1 asparagus server (pg)
1 punch ladle
1 ice cream slice (pg)
1 pastry server (pg)
1 bon-bon server (pg)
1 jelly spoon (pg)
1 toast server (pg)
145 pieces, in fitted wood case set with a silver plaque engraved with arms and motto
Condition
blades replaced to dinner and lunch knives and are loose; some rubbing to gilding, case with minor wear and several dented pulls, otherwise flatware is in 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.