Decorative Arts & Design

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June 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 175

Lot 175

North American Silver 'Louis XV' Pattern Assembled Flatware Service, J.E. Ellis & Co. and Roden Bros., Toronto, Ont., Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., and Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, N.Y., early 20th century

North American Silver 'Louis XV' Pattern Assembled Flatware Service,  J.E. Ellis & Co. and Roden Bros., Toronto, Ont., Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., and Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, N.Y., early 20th century
Lot 175 Details
North American Silver 'Louis XV' Pattern Assembled Flatware Service, J.E. Ellis & Co. and Roden Bros., Toronto, Ont., Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., and Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, N.Y., early 20th century

comprising one-hundred and forty pieces: 13 dinner knives, 13 dinner forks, 12 dessert forks, 6 table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 23 tea spoons, 13 five o'clock tea spoons, 11 bouillon spoons, 12 demi-tasse spoons, 12 butter spreaders, 7 cocktail forks, a small fork and dessert knife, cake server, carving knife and fork, together with a pie server in the 'Pompadour' pattern
knife length 9.6 in — 24.3 cm
120 oz. — 3731 grams (weighable)

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

As found; most spoons engraved with initial 'W'; some rusting to the stainless blades; a few minor dents or bends; otherwise in substantially good condition; all well marked

LOT 175
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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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