Decorative Arts & Design

December 0914, 2023
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LOT 389

Lot 389

Group of Canadian and American Silver mainly 'Louis XV' Pattern Flatware, Henry Birks & Sons, Roden Bros, P.W. Ellis & Co., and Wallace & Sons, 20th century

Group of Canadian and American Silver mainly 'Louis XV' Pattern Flatware, Henry Birks & Sons, Roden Bros, P.W. Ellis & Co., and Wallace & Sons, 20th century
Lot 389 Details
Group of Canadian and American Silver mainly 'Louis XV' Pattern Flatware, Henry Birks & Sons, Roden Bros, P.W. Ellis & Co., and Wallace & Sons, 20th century

comprising ninety-one pieces: 18 various knives, 6 dinner forks, 11 luncheon forks, 4 salad forks, 20 various dessert spoons, 5 large tea spoons, 14 small tea spoons, 1 demi-tasse spoon, 4 table spoons, 3 butter spreaders, pie slice, sugar spoon, and a small fork
89.9 oz. — 2797 grams

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $2,460
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

As found; half or more are engraved with an initial; some small dents, bends, and at least one repaired handle that is still split (pie slice); the knives range in length from 17.5 - 26 cm; the six largest dinner knives have had their blades replaced obscuring any marks on the ferrules; six of the smaller knives and one demi-tasse spoon are in the 'Chantilly' pattern; the six Wallace dessert spoons are in another pattern; all but the previously mentioned knives are well marked

LOT 389
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  • 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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