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LOT 118

Lot 118

Canadian Silver 'Old English' Pattern Flatware Service, Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., 20th century

Canadian Silver 'Old English' Pattern Flatware Service, Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., 20th century
Lot 118 Details
Canadian Silver 'Old English' Pattern Flatware Service, Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., 20th century

comprising one hundred and twenty-four pieces: 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 11 luncheon forks, 12 salad forks, 10 soup spoons, 8 bouillon spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 11 tea knives, 12 tea spoons, 9 coffee spoons, 12 demi-tasse spoons, table spoon, cold meat fork, and sauce ladle, all contained in a fitted canteen
dinner knife length 9.6 in — 24.5 cm
125.2 oz. — 3894 grams (weighable)

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,997.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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CONDITION DETAILS

A few minor bent prongs; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked; the canteen is a bit too small for everything, but it can fit

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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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