AN AMERICAN SILVER OLD MASTERS PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE, DESIGNED BY F. ANTOINE HELLER FOR GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RI, CIRCA 1890 |

each labeled with a different Old Master painter, monogrammed HJB, comprising:12 dinner knives, Nicholas Berghem12 dinner forks, Correggio 12 lunch knives, Karl Dujardin 12 lunch forks, Van Dyck12 fish knives, Holbein12 fish forks, Van Dyck12 teaspoons, Velasquez12 tablespoons, Rubens2 fish servers, Rembrandt98 pieces, in a fitted leather case

3 dinner & 2 lunch knives with blades slightly separating from handles, but still tight; 4 dinner & 9 lunch knives with original Gorham blades, the rest have been replaced with H. Beard S.A Montreux blades; overall set is in good, crisp 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.