the handles with Imperial double-headed eagles, comprising: eighteen Dinner Forks, eighteen Dinner Knives with original steel blades by Christofle, twelve Table Spoons, twelve Fish Forks with silver tines, twelve Fish Knives with silver blades, three Dessert Forks (together with nine later matching Dessert Forks, four of which bear pseudo-marks), twelve Dessert Knives with original steel blades, six Dessert Spoons (together with six later matching dessert spoons bearing spurious marks), two Fish Serving Forks with silver tines, two Fish Slices with silver blades, one Soup Ladle, one Sauce Ladle, a Pair of Salad Servers, and a Carving Knife and Fork with steel blades and tines (118); the service apparently later gilded

some wear to later gilding
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.