monogrammed OCP, some pieces parcel-gilt (pg), comprising:
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 lunch knives
12 fish knives
12 fish forks
12 dessert knives (pg)
12 dessert forks
12 fruit forks (pg)
12 cocktail forks
6 shellfish knives (pg)
6 shellfish forks (pg)
12 teaspoons
12 dessert spoons
12 tablespoons
12 coffee spoons 
12 egg spoons (pg)
6 salt spoons (pg)
6 salts (pg)
3 small skewers
2 fish servers
2 salad servers (pg)
2 aspic servers (pg)
1 cold meat fork
1 serving spoon
1 asparagus tongs
1 gravy ladle
1 punch ladle
2 cheese knives
1 pastry server
1 shell-bowl berry spoon (pg)
1 nut cracker (pg)
1 grape scissors (pg)
1 lemon fork
1 shell-bowl sugar sifter (pg)
1 sugar tongs (pg)
in original fitted long wood case. Together with 6 individual asparagus tongs by Christofle.
221 pieces total

light signs of use; all dinner knives, lunch knives, shellfish knives and shellfish forks with blades/tines slightly separating from handles, all still tight except 1 lunch knife blade loose; 2 salts with cobalt liners, 3 with clear glass caviar liners, 1 lacking liner; gilding lightly rubbed to most; gap in case where 12 fruit knives missing; 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.