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September 18, 2007

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LOT 176

Lot 176

French Silver-Gilt Dessert Flatware, Paris, c.1820, with some Austro-Hungarian Additions, Vienna, 1864, and a pair of George III Silver-Gilt Grape Scissors, London, 1813

French Silver-Gilt Dessert Flatware, Paris, c.1820, with some Austro-Hungarian Additions, Vienna, 1864, and a pair of George III Silver-Gilt Grape Scissors, London, 1813
Lot 176 Details
French Silver-Gilt Dessert Flatware, Paris, c.1820, with some Austro-Hungarian Additions, Vienna, 1864, and a pair of George III Silver-Gilt Grape Scissors, London, 1813

comprising seventy-nine pieces contained in an oak chest

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Weight excluding knives; comprising 18 spoons, 18 forks, 36 knives, 6 serving pieces, and grape scissors; twelve pieces: 3 spoons, 3 each of knives with silver or steel blades, and three forks are Austrian and fairly closely matching; condition is good

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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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