Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 52

Lot 52

William IV Silver Queens Pattern Flatware Service, William Eaton, London, 1831

William IV Silver Queens Pattern Flatware Service, William Eaton, London, 1831
Lot 52 Details
William IV Silver Queens Pattern Flatware Service, William Eaton, London, 1831

comprising eighty-three pieces:
18 table forks
18 luncheon forks
18 dessert spoons
9 tea spoons (seven Kings pattern)
4 table spoons
with later matching:
8 dinner knives
8 luncheon knives

154.6 oz. — 4810 grams

Estimate $2,500-$3,000

Realised: $3,360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with a crest; a couple of the teaspoons have rumpled bowls; outer tines on some forks are worn; some minor wear overall, but otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked (2 luncheon forks and a dessert spoon are 1830, Kings pattern tea spoons are 1828, also William Eaton; modern knives are C.J. Vander, Sheffield, 1942)

LOT 52
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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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