Waddington's

Decorative Arts Auction

June 13, 2012

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LOT 33

Lot 33

Belgian Silver Fiddle and Thread Pattern Flatware Service, late 19th century

Belgian Silver Fiddle and Thread Pattern Flatware Service, late 19th century
Lot 33 Details
Belgian Silver Fiddle and Thread Pattern Flatware Service, late 19th century

comprising seventy-one pieces:
12 table spoons
12 dinner forks
12 dessert spoons
12 dessert forks
11 tea spoons
12 dinner knives (not matching)

88.5 oz. — 2753 grams

Estimate $1,800-$2,400

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

The arms and mottos Brabant! Brabant! and Rien Sans Dieu are those of the Barons T’Serclaes (Belgium) for Baroness T’Serclaes de Wommersom; by descent to the present owner

CONDITION DETAILS

All engraved with mottoes and armorials (see provenance); blades are steel (not stainless); some tines on dessert forks are slightly bent; otherwise substantially in good condition; all are well marked (knife handles with maker’s marks only)

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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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.