Description:
Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware Service, majority of the set: London, 1869-70, George Adams; modern knives, c. 1977, maker's mark "JB," twelve each: dinner forks, hollow dinner knives, luncheon forks, hollow luncheon knives, teaspoons, soupspoons (four 1871-72),and dessert spoons; four salt spoons, two gravy ladles, a serving spoon, sugar tongs, condiment spoon, and punch ladle, approx. 155.35 troy oz. weighable silver, in a three-drawer mahogany case.
Estimate $3,500-4,500
Knives modern. Original set in good overall condition with light surface/usage wear, possible professional engraving removal (slight area of focused abrasions to terminals).
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
George Adams, London
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.