Silver, Glass

June 16, 2010

LOT 382

Lot 382

Canadian Silver ‘Queens’ Pattern Flatware Service, Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., 20th century

Canadian Silver ‘Queens’ Pattern Flatware Service, Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., 20th century
Lot 382 Details
Canadian Silver ‘Queens’ Pattern Flatware Service, Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal, Que., 20th century

comprising one hundred and forty-three pieces:
24 dinner knives
28 dinner forks
16 fish knives
16 fish forks
23 dessert spoons
10 seafood forks
12 coffee spoons
4 table spoons
2 gravy ladles
sauce ladle
butter knife
teaspoon
cake knife
pie server
pate knife
pair of fish servers

149.7 oz. — 4657 grams

Estimate $2,000-$2,500

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

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Has been well used; some minor corrosion to stainless(?) steel dinner knife blades, but otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked:
24 dinner knives
28 dinner forks
16 fish knives
16 fish forks
23 dessert spoons
10 seafood forks
12 coffee spoons
4 table spoons
2 gravy ladles
sauce ladle
butter knife
teaspoon
cake knife
pie server
pate knife
pair of fish servers

LOT 382
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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.