handles engraved with initial P, comprising:12 dinner knives12 dinner forks12 lunch knives12 lunch forks12 fish forks12 fruit knives12 butter spreaders12 cocktail forks24 teaspoons12 dessert spoons6 tablespoons12 citrus spoons5-piece carving set2 parcel-gilt salad servers1 asparagus server1 sandwich tongs1 gravy ladle1 pastry server1 parcel-gilt berry spoon1 bon-bon scoop1 nut cracker4 nut picks1 master butter knife1 sugar spoon1 sugar tongs171 pieces

3 butter spreaders, 1 lunch fork, and nutcracker unengraved, 1 lunch knife with small dent to hollow handle, many with engravings rubbed, 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.