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.
Overall with some minor wear and tiny scratches consistent with age and use.
The spoons with some very minor wear to the edges of the bowls, engraved with a crest, the engraving largely worn, eleven mark of Richard Crossley, London, 1791, one mark of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, London, 1908.
The forks with wear to end tines and tips, some tines cut down, some tines not perfectly straight and even, two mark of William Ely I & William Fearn, London, 1810, six mark of William Ely I, William Fearn & William Chawner, London, 1813, and four maker's mark unclear, London, 1816.
The knives with hollow handles and silver blades, some blades not perfectly straight, some blades slightly separated from the handles, though secure, some very minor wear to the tips, engraved on the handles with a crest and motto, all mark of John Tatum I, London, 1793.
The chest wood with brass edging, some minor wear and tiny scratches as well as a few minor cracks, lacking lock plates to the front for the cover and lower drawer, the interior lined in brown felt and faux-reptile skin, with two lift-out trays, some minor wear, scratches, fading, staining, and tiny losses to interior, the lower drawer with the back panel broken in two and off, though retained and could be restored, with one key, though the lock does not appear to currently be functional.
71⁄2 in. (19 cm.) high, 123⁄4 in. (32.4 cm.) wide, 91⁄2 in. (24.1 cm.) deep, the chest
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