Description:
Twenty Pieces of Assorted American Sterling Silver Flatware, seventeen Gorham including: twelve monogrammed "St. Cloud" pattern teaspoons, three special order hollow cheese knives with a Florida motif and enameled armorial retailed by Greenleaf & Crosby Co., a "Mythologique" pattern serving spoon, and a "Chantilly" pattern monogrammed serving fork; three Tiffany & Co. each monogrammed: two "Olympian" pattern hollow knives and a large "Persian" pattern sugar sifter, approx. 20 troy oz. total weighable silver.
Estimate $400-600
All pieces with age-related wear, decoration to Cluny spoons, Versailles spoon showing minor loss to detail, Olympian knives particularly worn, blades thin with losses to tip and abrasions, handles with more moderate loss of detail.
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.