monogrammed FWS, some pieces parcel-gilt (pg), comprising:
24 dinner knives
24 dinner forks
24 lunch knives
24 lunch forks
24 fish knives
23 fish forks
24 fruit knives
24 strawberry forks (pg)
24 teaspoons
24 dessert spoons
24 tablespoons
5-piece carving set
1 punch ladle
2 gravy ladles
1 cream ladle (pg)
1 basting spoon
1 cheese scoop (pg)
1 berry spoon (pg)
2 master butter knives
1 sugar sifter (pg)
1 anchovy server
279 pieces

most dinner and lunch knives with some minor dents to tops of handles and two carving knives with larger dents to handles, the dinner and lunch stainless knife blades and the stainless blades/tongs of the carving set with some rust and wear- including a loss to top of the knife sharpener and one dinner knife blade, monograms rubbed on handles of carvers, 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.