Lot 131
- 131
Jean E. Puiforcat
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Jean E. Puiforcat
- "Normandie" flatware service
36 dinner knives, 35 dinner forks, 18 fish knives, 18 fish forks, 17 dessert knives, 18 dessert forks, 15 dessert knives with stainless blades, 18 dessert spoons, 21 tablespoons, 17 coffee spoons, 15 demitasse spoons, 16 ice cream spoons, 4 salad servers, 2 serving slices, 3 cold meat forks, 3 serving spoons, 2 pierced spatulas, 4 sauce ladles, 1 cake server, 1 pastry server, 1 berry spoon, 1 master cheese knife, stamped with maker's mark and standard mark for export, circa 1935
- silver
handle terminals with Art Deco initial P
Literature
The plated version of this pattern engraved CGT, as used on board the Normandie liner, is illustrated by Françoise de Bonneville, Puiforcat, p. 247.
Condition
very tip of blade on cheese knife broken, gilding worn on all by one of thedessert knives with stainless blades, gilding worn on most dessert forks otherwise good 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.
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.