Lot 53
  • 53

An American silver and copper amphora, Tiffany & Co., New York, 1896-1901

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base and numbered 12847-2636
  • height 18 3/8 in.
  • 46.5cm
of classical vase form, the body and foot decorated with palmettes, berried ivy and foliate scrolls on copper ground, centered by blank reserves

Condition

engraving removed from reserves on each side, blurring decoration at base of one and wearing down copper to upper right of other, otherwise good
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