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An assembled Victorian silver Coburg pattern flatware service, most by George Adams, London, 1845-1899
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- the majority, George Adams, London, 1845 and 1854; 3 dinner knives and 8 lunch knives, Francis Higgins, London, 1854; 4 dinner knives, Elkington & Co. Ltd., London, 1899
- Silver
engraved with script monograms ending in S, comprising:
15 dinner knives
16 dinner forks
9 lunch knives
13 lunch forks
10 dessert spoons
13 tablespoons
2 teaspoons
2 salt spoons
1 punch ladle
1 basting spoon
82 pieces
15 dinner knives
16 dinner forks
9 lunch knives
13 lunch forks
10 dessert spoons
13 tablespoons
2 teaspoons
2 salt spoons
1 punch ladle
1 basting spoon
82 pieces
Condition
knives with some blades rusted and corroded, some with later blades, and some with handles dented; some pieces with worn and partially abraded monograms; included is an extra knife handle without blade
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.