A COMPOSITE SET OF TWENTY-ONE SILVER DESSERT PLATES, SEVENTEEN, MARTIN-GUILLAUME BIENNAIS, PARIS, 1798-1809, THREE LUIGI VERNAZZI, PARMA, CIRCA 1810, AND ONE, J.C. KLINKOSCH, VIENNA, CIRCA 1900 |

plain circular each later engraved with crowned mirror monogram, variously numbered to undersides

numbered: 221, 496, 251, 454, 494, 497, 370, 211, 291, 258, 242, 481, 463, 222, 294, 357, 292 (all Biennais) 288, 296, 362 (all Vernazzi) 229 (Klinkosch) The marks are all a bit worn but mostly fully legible. All quite worn with bright front-sides and burnished backs. Those numbered 222 and 454 are thin to the centre's and springy (222 more so). A few others also a bit thin to the centre's. Some monograms worn more than others. Four of the Biennais plates are also marked for Marie-Joseph Gabriel Genu.
"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.
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The engraved crowned cypher is for Charles II, Duke of Parma (1799-1883)