Decorative Arts Auction

December 01, 2010

LOT 86

Lot 86

American Silver ‘Bamboo’ Pattern Flatware Service, Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., 20th century

American Silver ‘Bamboo’ Pattern Flatware Service, Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., 20th century
Lot 86 Details
American Silver ‘Bamboo’ Pattern Flatware Service, Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., 20th century

comprising one hundred and two pieces:
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 steak knives
12 luncheon forks
12 dessert spoons
12 butter spreaders
12 teaspoons
12 vermeil coffee spoons
gravy ladle
serving fork
pair of salad servers
pair of carvers
together with twelve matching gilt metal seafood forks
140.3 oz. — 4364 grams

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $4,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

One wooden tine of salad serving fork broken and handle detached; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked; gilt metal seafood forks are marked only with V enclosing S, probably not silver (not included in weight) but not tested

LOT 86
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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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