Jens Quistgaard

comprising 146 pieces including 24 dinner forks, 24 dinner spoons, 24 dinner knives, 24 butter knives, 24 dessert forks, 24 teaspoons and 2 serving pieces

Overall in good condition. A rare setting for 24, the service incorporates stylized steel form with an characteristic organic wood element. The stainless steel with scattered very light scratches and abrasion, consistent with age. The bamboo with some variations in coloring, consistent the density of the bamboo veins. Some pieces with a richer coloring due to recent treatment with Scandinavian natural oil, other with a dull finish consistent with dryness of wood and age. All pieces should be nourished with Scandinavian natural oil for care and consistency in color. 24 butter knives: 18 with visible hairline cracks along natural veining of the bamboo grain, few with later professional stabilization restoration with visible residue of glue and wood filler. Some stabilization inherent in the making from the producer. 24 teaspoons: 16 with visible hairline cracks along natural veining of the bamboo grain, few with later professional stabilization restoration with visible residue of glue and wood filler. Some stabilization inherent in the making from the producer. 24 dessert forks: 18 with visible hairline cracks along natural veining of the bamboo grain, few with later professional stabilization restoration with visible residue of glue and wood filler. Some stabilization inherent in the making from the producer. 24 dinner spoons: 19 with visible hairline cracks along natural veining of the bamboo grain, few with later professional stabilization restoration with visible residue of glue and wood filler. Some stabilization inherent in the making from the producer. 24 dinner forks: 21 with visible hairline cracks along natural veining of the bamboo grain, few with later professional stabilization restoration with visible residue of glue and wood filler. Amongst those 21, two with visible points of oxidation to the steel. Some stabilization inherent in the making from the producer. One fork with blade loose from its handle, which could be stabilized with professional attention. 24 dinner knives: 22 with visible hairline cracks along natural veining of the bamboo grain, few with later professional stabilization restoration with visible residue of glue and wood filler. Some stabilization inherent in the making from the producer. One knife with blade loose from its handle, which could be stabilized with professional attention. 2 serving pieces. One with a visible hairline cracks along natural veining of the bamboo grain.
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.