Decorative Arts and Design Auction

December 11, 2013

LOT 59

Lot 59

English Silver Kings Pattern Assembled Flatware Service, various makers, 19th/20th century

English Silver Kings Pattern Assembled Flatware Service, various makers, 19th/20th century
Lot 59 Details
English Silver Kings Pattern Assembled Flatware Service, various makers, 19th/20th century

comprising two hundred and two pieces:
8 dinner knives
8 dinner forks
8 luncheon knives
6 luncheon forks
12 tea knives
12 salad forks
12 fish forks
11 seafood forks
8 soup spoons
11 dessert spoons
12 ice cream spoons
8 egg spoons
39 tea spoons
24 coffee spoons
5 table spoons
2 gravy ladles
2 sauce ladles
fish server
fish fork
asparagus tongs
pair of salad servers
2 salt spoons
condiment spoon
pickle fork
butter knife
sugar tongs
sugar spoon
pie server
crumber

302.1 oz. — 9395 grams

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $5,904
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

A very few pieces engraved with initials/crests; substantially in good condition; all well marked; mainly 20th century, some as late as 1990s, some earlier pieces are late Georgian; weight includes tea knives, which have silver blades (the 16 knives with steel blades are not included in the weight)

LOT 59
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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