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LOT 126

Lot 126

Austro-Hungarian Silver-Gilt Dessert Service, Vienna and Prague, late 19th century

Austro-Hungarian Silver-Gilt Dessert Service, Vienna and Prague, late 19th century
Lot 126 Details
Austro-Hungarian Silver-Gilt Dessert Service, Vienna and Prague, late 19th century

the knives and forks with porcelain pistol handles enamelled and gilt with armorials, comprising thirty-six pieces: 12 spoons, 12 forks, 12 knives, contained in a fitted case
knife length 7.4 in — 18.7 cm
62.5 oz. — 1945 grams (gross)
maker's marks incuse WR below double-headed eagle

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $3,750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Austro-Hungarian Silver-Gilt Dessert Service, Vienna and Prague, late 19th century
  • Austro-Hungarian Silver-Gilt Dessert Service, Vienna and Prague, late 19th century
  • Austro-Hungarian Silver-Gilt Dessert Service, Vienna and Prague, late 19th century

CONDITION DETAILS

The spoons with moulded armorials on the backs of the terminals; some wear to the gilding on the painted fork and knife handles; otherwise in good condition; all well marked (the spoons Vienna, the knives and forks Prague); weight shown includes the twenty-four porcelain knife and fork handles (the spoons alone weigh 20.8 oz. — 647 grams)

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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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