Waddington's

Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2009

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LOT 53

Lot 53

Victorian Silver Fiddle, Thread and Shell Pattern Flatware Service, various makers, London, 1828-21

Victorian Silver Fiddle, Thread and Shell Pattern Flatware Service, various makers, London, 1828-21
Lot 53 Details
Victorian Silver Fiddle, Thread and Shell Pattern Flatware Service, various makers, London, 1828-21

comprising seventy-one pieces
161.2 oz. — 5015 grams

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $3,936
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Some pieces engraved with crests and/or initials; substantially in good condition (except as below); all well marked (except repaired tea spoon); comprising:
12 table spoons
12 table forks
12 dessert spoons
12 dessert forks
17 tea spoons (one repaired; six are single-struck)
2 gravy ladles
4 salt spoons
pair of servers (spoon and ‘spork’)

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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.