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LOT 95

Lot 95

German Silver Assembled Fiddle and Thread Pattern Flatware Service, late 19th/20th century

German Silver Assembled Fiddle and Thread Pattern Flatware Service, late 19th/20th century
Lot 95 Details
German Silver Assembled Fiddle and Thread Pattern Flatware Service, late 19th/20th century

comprising one hundred and nine pieces: 18 table knives, 20 table forks, 20 table spoons, 5 luncheon knives, 9 dessert forks, 8 dessert spoons, 3 dessert knives, 4 salad forks, 10 butter spreaders, 9 tea spoons, 3 coffee spoons
128.8 oz. — 4005 grams (weighable)
various makers

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $5,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Some pieces engraved with monograms; repair to shank of one tea spoon; a few slightly bent tines; some general wear; separation at some knife handle joins; 6 table knives have old steel blades (some discolouration); otherwise in substantially good condition; all well marked

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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.)

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.