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Description

A Twenty-Piece Assembled Victorian Gilt Silver Dessert Service, 1833-1889
Marks: (various)
10-1/4 inches long (26.0 cm) (longest, serving spoon)
39.46 troy ounces (weighable)

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EL PASO COLLECTION

The lot comprising:
6 forks with marks for William Theobalds & Robert Metcalfe Atkinson, and Francis Higgins III, circa 1838-1889
6 knives with marks for William Theobalds & Robert Metcalfe Atkinson, and Francis Higgins III, circa 1838-1889
1 serving spoon with marks for William Theobalds, circa 1833-1843
1 pair of scissors with marks for Charles Rawlings & William Summers, circa 1842-1843
6 spoons with marks for William Theobalds & Robert Metcalfe Atkinson, and Francis Higgins III, circa 1838-1889
20 total.



Condition Report*: Minor rubbing and scratching inherent with use, presenting well with wear commensurate with age, polishing, and use.  
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
April, 2017
20th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $250,000 (minimum $19), plus 20% of any amount between $250,000 and $2,500,000, plus 12% of any amount over $2,500,000 per lot.

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Sold on Apr 20, 2017 for: $1,875.00
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