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A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT 36-PIECE DESSERT FLATWARE SET, FORKS AND SPOONS, GEORGE SMITH, LONDON, KNIVES, SHEFFIELD, MAKER DP, ALL 1773 | A George III silver-gilt 36-piece dessert flatware set, forks and spoons, George Smith, London, knives, Sheffield, maker DP, all 1773
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- 934 g without knives ; 33oz without knives
comprising 12 forks, 12 spoons, 12 knives (silver-gilt blades), each engraved CC crowned, in a wooden case with key, stamped inside G. SMITH & W. TWEEDY LONDON, 1773/74 CARL VON MECKLENBURG-STRELITZ
Condition
In overall good condition, usual minor scratches, gilding partly worn. One knife with different gilding. Legible marks. Blades stamped with a bull head.
"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."