mostly unengraved, some pieces parcel-gilt (pg), comprising:12 dinner knives12 dinner forks12 lunch knives24 lunch forks12 flat-handled fish knives6 hollow-handled fish knives17 fish forks (5 pg)14 dessert knives12 salad forks12 cocktail forks (6 pg)36 teaspoons23 dessert spoons 7 tablespoons12 soup spoons12 citrus spoons12 ice cream spoons21 "old-style" ice cream spoons (pg)2 salt spoons1 open salt (pg)1 dessert fork1 demitasse spoon2 cold meat fork1 serving spoon (pg)1 vegetable spoon1 asparagus tongs1 gravy ladle1 cream ladle1 jelly spoon1 master butter knife1 sugar spoon271 pieces

pieces engraved with various monograms: 12 teaspoons, 2 tablespoons, 1 cold meat fork, jelly spoon and vegetable spoon; 1 lunch knife with solder repair to end of handle; 2 dinner, 2 lunch & 2 dessert knives with small dents to ends of handles; all unengraved pieces (except salad forks) with engravings removed, otherwise good condition, nice set
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.