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A Buccellati Grande Imperiale Silver Flatware Service
Estimate: $10,000-$15,000
Sold
$20,000
Live Auction
A Lasting Legacy: The Estate of Michael Mennello
Description

A Buccellati Grande Imperiale Silver Flatware Service

Italy, 20th Century

in the Grande Imperiale pattern, comprising:
22 dinner knives
22 dinner forks
12 luncheon knives
12 luncheon/dessert forks
12 salad forks
22 fish forks
12 cocktail forks
10 serving spoons
12 tablespoons
22 dessert spoons
22 butter spreaders;
180 items total
each marked Buccellati / Italy / Sterling to handle
308 ozt 26 dwt gross
Length of dinner knife, 9 1/2 inches.

Condition
The flatware pieces are in overall good condition for age and use; there are very minor surface scratches throughout.Five of the dessert spoons have tarnish to the bowls that should be removed by polishing. Five of the butter spreader blades have tarnish, and one of the spreaders is slightly bent upwards. Two of the luncheon forks have slightly bent tines.Three of the dinner forks have slightly dented tines. One of the serving spoons has a small area of pitting to the interior of the bowl. One of the cocktail forks is slightly bent at the handle.The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's | Hindman.