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A Louis XVI French silver-gilt dessert service, Jean-Jacques Kirstein, Strasbourg, 1788-89
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- knife 21.8cm., 8 1/2 in. long
stylised Fiddle, Shell and Thread pattern, engraved with a coat-of-arms beneath a marquess' coronet, comprising:
12 dessert spoons,
12 dessert forks,
12 dessert knives,
12 teaspoons
12 dessert spoons,
12 dessert forks,
12 dessert knives,
12 teaspoons
Condition
Nice clear marks. Good heavy gauge. Nice condition throughout.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Engraved with the arms of Mostuéjouls, for Claude-Charles de Mostuéjouls, son of Joseph-Honore de Mostuéjouls and Jacquette de Buisson-Bournazel.