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A silver fruit and cheese service, Grachev, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- length of fruit forks 18.7cm, 7 1/2 in.; length of largest knife 32.5cm, 12 3/4 in.
comprising six fruit forks, five serving forks, five serving knives, a pair of grape shears/nutcrackers, and a scoop, the handles cast with foliate strapwork, gilt tines and blades, 84 standard, one fruit fork 1899-1908, in original box, the lid with presentation plaque inscribed in Russian 'A kind keepsake/ for [our] daughter's saviour dear/ Maksim Abramovitch/ from grateful/ V. and R. Bershtein/ 4 April 1909'
Condition
The silver in excellent condition, possibly never used, the wood box has been repaired.
"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."