FineThings4sale - Family parts with a few treasures... things we liked -  
- Stunning Top Quality Antique Kitchen wares - Old Copper Cookware - Sterling Holloware - Especially Nice Silverplate - OUR FAMILY ESTATE USED ITEMS / FINE OBJECTS D'ART / COLLECTION OFFERED ON eBAY. 

Check our other items add us to your favorite sellers, this year we must empty a family storage locker of things.  More Sterling and Silverplate items to be listed.

In this listing we have:

FRUIT SALAD SERVING SET - LARGE SIZED SALAD / ENTREE SET  - PURCHASED FROM GUMPS IN SAN FRANCSICO IN THE '70s --  Superb older European Silverplate  in a traditional restrained classic Georgian style pattern - Party Service Items  - NO MONOGRAMS.  9 3/8" LONG

PERFECT wedding family gift or plan now for your own set of holiday parties!  Collector's item, yet eminently appropriate for contemporary use.

My grandparents collected quality Sheffield items. They were serious about entertaining in a way I am not.  My family invested in quality items for gracious living.

Estate Used condition.    

CONDITION:  VERY GOOD ESTATE USED ANTIQUE SERVICE ITEM / EVIDENCE OF USE - overall with typical use marks.  Review the posted pictures. 


Silver = dramatic eloquence, poetry of motion and rhythm of detail, grace and dignity distinguish the work of fine silversmithing. Silver is one of our longest-lived of all household possessions, often bequeathed, often inherited, good quality design.  Heritage.  A gift remembered for a lifetime.  Silver beauty, comfort in the hand, and utility for the host or hostess.  Fine authenticity of design, craftsmanship worthy of a house with generations of traditions.

 

IMPORTANT:  Bid now, we will not be relisting at a lower price.  We have a dealer who has made an offer on several of our lots should we not sell them on eBay. 

 

Lots of Really Great Stunning items to add to your collection.  Starting each lot at very reasonable prices.

 

Review picture(s) for condition etc.  Not new, but Used Good Estate Condition with expected use on treasured old items.  Some hand washing/polishing needed!  Vintage heirloom quality, these were used for 30+ years for entertaining, as the items were acquired post World War II.  This is an outstanding, truly versatile, group/set of good weight/heft, elegant pattern.  Bid based on info above, but know these were from a very good collection of very fine household goods that were well taken care of.

 

Expect general marks, spots, scratches, wear and patina commensurate with age and use of treasured serverware/flatware used for special meals/holidays.  All this has been stored away in the box for many years and a simple cleaning/polishing will make it look even more elegant on your table.  Most or all hosts would feel quite comfortable using this when entertaining the most special guests in your home. 

Please review other listings now & later...  Silver - More Gorham Chantilly (other family sets/collection) and very good quality estate things from Grandparent's cottage. 

Check out other items and then add us to your favorite sellers, as this year we must empty out a family storage locker of things.  Sterling and Silverplate items listed.

 

You must include your full shipping address with your PayPal payment.   Sellers are not responsible for service transit time. Transit times are provided by the carrier, exclude weekends and holidays, and may vary with package origin and destination, particularly during peak periods.

1.     We check my email every night for questions, so please email any questions and we'll be pleased to answer them.

2.     All sales are final. No returns, refunds or adjustments. If in doubt, don't bid.

3.     We accept PayPal only.  Really.  If you bid please know, that through PayPal.com - you - can select to pay by check or credit card.  We no longer accept mailed payments.

4.     Complete payment is due upon receipt of notification of a successful bid. As the winning bidder, you are liable to pay for all items you won at auction. You must complete the payment immediately. Failure to do so within 3 days could result in cancellation of the sale and a negative posting to your eBay account.

5.     Shipping will be Priority Mail by United States Postal Service, insurance required for items over $40. We will ship within one week of the finish of the sale.

6.     CONDITION:  Every attempt is made to describe any damage or faults honestly & accurately. Please ask BEFORE bidding if you require further clarification. A bid will taken as an indication that the condition of the item understood & accepted.

7.     If the item is damaged during shipping, the buyer must contact the shipper to resolve this matter. Seller will provide any necessary paperwork to help buyer with his/her claim.  We pack carefully and this has never been an issue.

8.    Any condition statement is a courtesy to a buyer, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a expert's statement of fact.  We're sharing 'estate items' generally older antiques and we shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.