each piece engraved with the Bourbon arms comprising:
17 table spoons, 54 table forks, 54 table knives, 18 fish forks, 18 fish knives, 18 dessert spoons, 18 dessert forks, 17 dessert knives, 18 fruit knives with silver-gilt blades, 18 cake forks, 36 teaspoons, 18 coffee spoons, 2 fish forks, 2 fish slices, 4 serving spoons, 2 serving spoons with gilt bowls, 4 serving forks, 4 sauce ladles, a soup ladle, 2 pairs of asparagus tongs, 2 pairs of salad spoons, 2 large butter knives, 2 cheese scoops with steel blades, 2 pairs of sugar tongs, 2 sugar sifters, 1 pair of grape scissors, 9 salts with silver-gilt bowls and detachable glass liners and 9 salt spoons (354), in three contemporary wood cases

Pristine 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. 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."