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Decorative Arts Auction

June 19, 2013

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LOT 61

Lot 61

American Silver ‘Versailles’ Pattern Flatware Service, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., c.1900

American Silver ‘Versailles’ Pattern Flatware Service, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., c.1900
Lot 61 Details
American Silver ‘Versailles’ Pattern Flatware Service, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., c.1900

comprising one hundred and sixty-four pieces:
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 luncheon knives
12 luncheon forks
8 large soup spoons
12 soup spoons
12 seafood forks
12 butter spreaders
2 salad forks
10 pastry forks
13 dessert spoons
11 tea spoons
10 coffee spoons
12 iced tea spoons
3 serving spoons
3 serving forks
3 ladles
preserve spoon
pickle fork
pie slice
angel cake server
poultry shears

192.1 oz. — 5974 grams

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $3,840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

The majority of pieces engraved Helen; one knife blade broken; a few pieces slightly bent or scoured; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked

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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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