Ercuis Silverplate and Ebony Flatware Service for Twelve

"Conde Torsade" pattern, France, introduced c. 2010; comprising 12 dinner forks (8 in.), 12 salad forks (6 3/4 in.), 12 pastry forks (6 3/4 in.), 12 tablespoons (8 in.), 12 soup spoons (6 3/4 in.), 12 teaspoons (5 1/2 in.), 12 knives (9 in.), 12 dessert knives (7 3/4 in.), 12 fish knives (7 3/4 in.), one cheese knife (7 3/4 in.), two pie/cake servers (each 9 1/2 in.), two sets of salad servers (9 1/2 in. and 10 1/2 in.), one four-tine serving fork (9 in.) and one ladle (10 3/4 in.) [117 pieces]; together with lacquered canteen fitted with removable trays 24 x 24 x 19 in. (61 x 61 x 48.3 cm.) Provenance: Property from a Southern California Estate
Condition Report: The utensils with fine, light scratches from general use throughout. Occasionally one with a slightly heavier scratch. The canteen with 4-5 minor areas of rubbed wear. Overall, in good condition with some signs of light use. The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis.