Decorative Arts & Design

September 2429, 2022
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LOT 169

Lot 169

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

Canadian Silver 'Louis XV' Pattern Flatware Service, Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., 20th century
Lot 169 Details
Canadian Silver 'Louis XV' Pattern Flatware Service, Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., 20th century

comprising one hundred and seven pieces: 11 dinner knives, 10 dinner forks, 10 luncheon knives, 10 luncheon forks, 10 salad forks, 10 soup spoons, 6 steak knives, 10 tea knives, 12 tea spoons, 9 demi-tasse spoons, 2 table spoons, cold meat fork, serving spoon, sauce ladle, sugar spoon, butter spreader, and 2 piece carving set
85.7 oz. — 2667 grams

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Substantially in good condition; all well marked; the steak knives are in the subtly different 'Pompadour' pattern

LOT 169
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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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