Forty-two (42) pieces Hermes Comete pattern silverplated flatware set, including eight (8) dinner knives (9 1/2" L), seven (7) still in plastic wrap; eight (8) dinner forks (8" L), seven (7) still in plastic wrap; eight (8) teaspoons (5 1/2" L), seven (7) still in plastic wrap; eight (8) dinner spoons (8 1/4" L), all still in plastic wrap; eight (8) dessert forks (6 3/4" L), seven (7) still in plastic wrap; and two (2) piece serving fork and spoon (10" L), spoon still in plastic wrap. All pieces housed in six (6) original Hermes orange boxes with seven (7) brown storage bags. Not monogrammed. Boxes ranging in size from 2 1/8" H x 6 1/4" W x 2 3/4" D to 2 1/2" H x 12 3/4" W x 4 1/8" D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

Overall good condition. 5 pieces not in plastic wrap with normal surface wear. Majority of pieces in plastic wrap in new condition. Greenish blue discoloration to join of serving fork, also slightly present to join of serving spoon. Majority of boxes with minor wear, teaspoon box with surface scratches, largest 6 3/8".