A harlequin canteen of Georgian and later silver and plated mainly fiddle pattern flatware,various dates and makers, most with tired engraved crest, weighable silver 150.5oz.6 table forks and 5 dessert spoons- Samuel Neville, Dublin, 1803/6 (worn tines) 9 table and 8 dessert forks, william woodman, Exeter, 1820 (worn tines). 3 Table forks Elizabeth Eaton, London, 1854. 12 tablespoons- Eley & Fearn, London, 1799(1) William Eaton, London, 1828(2), Jonathan Hayne, London, 1832(3), Laurence Nowlan, Dublin, 1829(4), William Cummins, Dublin, 1838(1) and Elizabeth Eaton, London, 1854(1). All showing signs of general use, some with dented bowls.21 dessert spoons- Dublin, 184593) & 1823(1), marks rubbed(1), Jonathan Hayne, London,1832(3), 1831(6), Elizabeth Eaton, London, 1854(2), William Eaton, London, 1828(2), Charles Lias, London, 1845(3) Some wear to the spoons tips, some surface scratches in general, some with engraved initials.13 dessert forks- George Howson, Sheffield, 1918(6), William Eaton, London, 1835(4) and Richard Poulden, London, 1820(2). 1 Sheffield, 1964. All tines worn.27 teaspoons- All various dates and makers including one set of six by Jonathan Hayne, London, 1832. 8 odd silver or sterling spoons, a pair of sugar tongs an odd spoon and a caddy spoon- Condition average commensurate with age and some use.41 plated items- All mixed condition ranging from slight use to poor condition(plating worn).PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
