Decorative Arts & Design

Auction begins to close:
November 07, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

Online Auction
LOT 51

Lot 51

George III Silver Toasting Fork, London, 1796

George III Silver Toasting Fork, London, 1796
Lot 51 Details
George III Silver Toasting Fork, London, 1796

with hinged prongs and cradle, and turned and ebonised wood handle with suspension ring
length 33.7 in — 85.5 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $2,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
George III Silver Toasting Fork, London, 1796
  • George III Silver Toasting Fork, London, 1796
Provenance:

Mallett & Son, London, 1992
William B.G. Humphries Collection, Toronto (Label for the Radlett Collection, A.54.9)

Note:

Proceeds to benefit the Gardiner Museum, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

In substantially good condition; well marked on the collar

LOT 51
×

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.