Description:
Group of Assorted English Flatware, various dates, makers, patterns, and monograms, twenty-five pieces of James Robinson, including ten "Irish Rib" pattern, eight "Trifid" pattern, three "Cannon" style hollow knives (two with marks to handles for Fletcher & Son Ltd.),three "English Shell" pattern hollow knives (each with handles marked for Fletcher & Son Ltd.),and an "Onslow" pattern teaspoon; and nine pieces of Victorian flatware, each with monogram or armorial: six monogrammed "Fiddle & Thread" pattern forks, a "King's" pattern tablespoon, and two coffee spoons, approx. 51.9 troy oz. weighable silver.
Estimate $400-600
Each with various degrees of surface wear typical with usage (minor nicks, abrasions),no areas of major damage.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.