comprising:12 dinner knives10 dinner forks11 fish forks12 butter spreaders18 teaspoons12 dessert spoons3 tablespoons1 fish knife1 citrus spoon4 salad servers, 2 with ebonized wood bowls1 serving spoon1 sauce ladle1 cheese scoop1 pastry server1 letter opener, marked for 1915-1989 pieces

all with signs of wear from use, 9 dinner knives with blades seperating (to varying degrees) from handles, 1 of the teaspoons is the larger version, the salad serving fork with black paint bubbling and flaking in spots and two small cracks to base of tines, tip of letter opener slightly dented, 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.