(39) pieces including: (6) knives (9 5/8 in.); (6) forks (7 5/8 in.); (5) pastry forks; (3) gumbo spoons; (5) cream soup spoons; (8) teaspoons; and (6) butter knives. Many with period "F" monogram and retailers mark of John McS. Buchanan of Petersburg, VA. All with old hallmarks.

39.6 total weighable troy oz.

From the personal collection of the late Israeli film actress Daliah Lavi. Blessed with beauty and bursting with talent, the multi-lingual Lavi was truly an international citizen during the 1960s when she worked alongside such luminaries as Peter O'Toole, David Niven, and Woody Allen. One of her more memorable roles was in the James Bond spoof Casino Royale (1967). She also had a hugely successful career as a singer in Europe.

In her personal life Ms. Lavi enjoyed a 40-year marriage, her four children, and numerous grandchildren. She was a resident of Asheville, North Carolina at the time of her death.

Many with staining from rubber bands and several with affixed remnants of rubber bands; several knives with nicking to blades.