Hawkes Cut Crystal Service

"China Aster" pattern; comprising 12 water goblets (7 1/2 in. high), 11 clarets (6 1/2 in. high), 13 cordials (6 1/4 in. high), three coupes (6 in. high), two snifters (3 3/4 in. high), and two decanters (each 9 in. high) within a tantalus marked "Sterling" (no maker's mark); together with six unmarked crystal glasses (2 1/4 in. high) [50 pieces including tantalus] Provenance: Property from a Southern California Estate
Condition Report: The tantalus locked and missing key. Weight of tantalus unknown. 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.