comprising:24 long-handle dinner knives24 dinner forks8 lunch knives8 lunch forks7 fruit knives10 salad forks18 teaspoons24 dessert spoons12 tablespoons12 coffee spoons1 cream soup spoon2-piece carving set4 salad servers in two sizes1 meat fork1 cold meat fork1 punch ladle1 gravy ladle1 sauce ladle1 pastry server1 lemon fork1 sugar spoon162 pieces, in fitted wood case

all with signs of wear from use, a few dinner knives with dings to edges of handles, 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.