Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 57

Lot 57

English Silver Hanoverian Pattern Flatware Service, Crichton Bros., London, 1951/52

English Silver Hanoverian Pattern Flatware Service, Crichton Bros., London, 1951/52
Lot 57 Details
English Silver Hanoverian Pattern Flatware Service, Crichton Bros., London, 1951/52

comprising one hundred and forty pieces:
12 table knives
12 table forks
12 table spoons
12 luncheon knives
12 luncheon forks
12 fish knives
12 fish forks
12 tea knives
12 dessert spoons
12 tea spoons
12 coffee spoons
2 serving spoons
2 serving forks
2 sauce ladles
pie server
cold meat fork

180.6 oz. — 5617 grams

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $5,520
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor dents to bowls of both ladles; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked - the majority 1951 - coffee spoons 1952

LOT 57
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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.)

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