mostly London and Sheffield, 19th century, the sorbet and coffee spoons by C.J. Vander Ltd., 20th century, all unengraved, comprising:48 dinner knives (24 with handles cast with crest)48 dinner forks24 lunch knives24 lunch forks24 fish knives24 fish forks24 fruit knives23 fruit forks24 salad forks24 teaspoons24 dessert spoons24 tablespoons48 coffee spoons (22 parcel-gilt)24 sorbet spoons5-piece carving set4 fish servers2 serving spoons4 gravy ladles2 punch ladles6 mustard ladles (in various sizes)2 sugar sifters2 sugar tongs434 pieces, in a fitted wood case on stand.

all pieces with hollow handles with dings & wear, most knives with handles slightly separating from blades (all still tight) and with later blades, 4 dinner knives separating severely, most fruit knives with silver handles worn down to the pitch at high spots, fruit forks with later tines and some separating from handles, one serving spoon with dented bowl, the rest in good conditon
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.