Lot 246
- 246
A Russian Silver Flatware Service, St. Petersburg, 1875
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked with initials A.C. for an unidentified maker; three of the Dessert Knives by Karl Seipel, St. Petersburg, 1870
- Silver, wood, felt and silk lining
- Length of Table Spoon 8 5/8 in.
- 22 cm
comprising ten Dinner Forks, ten Dinner Knives with renewed steel blades, ten Table Spoons, ten Dessert Forks, ten Dessert Knives with original silver blades, ten Dessert Spoons, and ten Tea Spoons (70). Contained in a later fitted wood box.
Condition
some scratching to surfaces, the forks with some tines bent
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.