The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Generally with some wear, marks and scratches overall from use.
A Queen Anne silver dog-nose serving spoon, London, 1707, maker’s mark indistinct, engraved with crest
- Minor wear from use but generally good condition.
A pair of William IV Scottish silver berry spoons, mark of Alexander Edmonston, retailed by James Howden & Co., Edinburgh, 1831
- Later decorated.
A pair of George II Irish silver serving spoons, mark of Michael Smith, Dublin, 1753, each engraved with crest
- Crest very worn.
A George IV Irish silver soup ladle, mark of Thomas Fernell, Dublin, 1827, in the fiddle pattern
- Minor crease where handle meets the bowl, marks clear
Four English silver salt shovels, variously monogrammed and crested
- Marks rubbed.
A three piece silver carving set
- Stainless steel blades.
A George II silver tongs, not fully marked
- The handles are misshapen and thin.
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