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Lot 169
Full Lot Description
A French silver sifter spoon with matching shovel spoon and small pierced slice or knife, possibly for butter, all with foliate decoration and two with initialled terminals, plus a French silver dessert spoon and fork of plainer design and name engraved, all with Minerva 950 standard guarantee marks and maker's marks, total weight 5.3ozt (165g). Together with plated or base metal items to include a ham bone holder, mother-of-pearl handled preserve spoon and pickle fork, etc. (9).
Export issue: Yes
Material: Mother-of-pearl,Plated metal,Silver,Stainless Steel
Postage: Postable
Weight: 165
Total lot weight: 412
Condition Report
- Multiple item lot in mixed condition, all pieces displaying some general surface wear, tarnishing, marks and scratches commensurate with their age and use
- Heavier damage to some pieces, most notably to the French silver dessert spoon and fork; the tines and bowl are very worn and tired with many heavier marks, surface nicks and dints
- Some rubbing and distortion to the Minerva and maker's marks
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and due to the number of items in this lot we strongly recommend viewing in person to satisfy yourself as to its condition
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