. The condition is generally good with some surface scratching and wear. The two basting spoons have been erased. 4 table-spoons (by William Hutton and Sons, London, 1896 and 1897) 7 dessert-spoons (by William Hutton and Sons, London and Sheffield, 1911) 7 dessert-forks (by William Hutton and Sons, London, 1902) 11 large soup-spoons (by John Round, Sheffield, 1911); 11 teaspoons (by Garrard, London, 1964) A large teaspoon (by G. M. Jackson, London, 1895) 2 basting-spoons (by J. and A. Savory, London, 1852) 2 sauce-ladles (by Garrard, London, 1963) And the following with filled handles: 12 table-knives, with stainless steel blades (by William Yates, Sheffield, 1980) 9 cheese-knives, with stainless steel blades (by William Yates, Sheffield, 1980) 5 fish-knives with silver blades (by George Howson, Sheffield, 1936 5 fish-forks, with silver tines (by George Howson, Sheffield, 1936) 12 fruit knives with silver blades (by Hawksworth, Eyre and Co., Sheffield, 1927) 5 fruit-forks with silver tines (by Hawksworth, Eyre and Co., Sheffield, 1927) A carving knife and fork (by Garrard, London, 1963)

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Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

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