Decorative Arts & Design

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June 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 181

Lot 181

American Silver 'Modern Scroll' Pattern Flatware Service, Porter Blanchard, Pacoima, Ca., c.1930

American Silver 'Modern Scroll' Pattern Flatware Service, Porter Blanchard, Pacoima, Ca., c.1930
Lot 181 Details
American Silver 'Modern Scroll' Pattern Flatware Service, Porter Blanchard, Pacoima, Ca., c.1930

comprising three hundred and twenty-four pieces: 12 dinner knives, 12 fish knives, 12 dessert knives, 12 cake knives, 12 fruit knives, 12 butter spreaders, 12 dinner forks, 12 fish forks, 12 salad forks, 12 cake forks, 12 fruit forks, 12 strawberry forks, 12 oyster forks, 6 table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 soup spoons, 12 bouillon spoons, 12 tea spoons, 11 grapefruit spoons, 12 ice cream spoons, 12 pronged spoons, 12 iced tea spoons, 12 five o'clock tea spoons, 6 demi-tasse spoons, and 10 individual salt spoons, together with large 3-piece carving set, small 3-piece carving set, small carving fork, pair of fish servers, pair of salad servers, pair of vegetable servers, 4 various serving spoons, pitcher spoon, small ladle, sugar spoon, sugar tongs, asparagus tongs, pea serving tongs, 3 serving knives, 3 cold meat forks, pickle fork, seafood fork, cheese scoop, tomato server, 3 dessert servers, a knife rest and 2 tea bag rests
dinner knife length 8.2 in — 20.9 cm
472.8 oz. — 14705 grams (weighable)

Estimate $15,000-$20,000

Realised: $15,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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American Silver 'Modern Scroll' Pattern Flatware Service, Porter Blanchard, Pacoima, Ca., c.1930
  • American Silver 'Modern Scroll' Pattern Flatware Service, Porter Blanchard, Pacoima, Ca., c.1930

CONDITION DETAILS

In substantially good condition; all pieces well marked except knife rest

LOT 181
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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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