Silver, Glass, Ceramics

June 10, 2008

LOT 170

Lot 170

French Silver Flatware Service, Emile Puiforcat, Paris, late 19th century

French Silver Flatware Service, Emile Puiforcat, Paris, late 19th century
Lot 170 Details
French Silver Flatware Service, Emile Puiforcat, Paris, late 19th century

comprising seventy-one pieces
121.1 oz. — 3767 grams

Estimate $1,200-$1,800

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

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Monogrammed; in good condition ; partly contained in three canteens; comprising 12 table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon forks, 11 dinner knives (not included in weight), 12 luncheon knives (silver blades, included in weight)

LOT 170
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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.