Lot 101
  • 101

An American Silver "Japanese Style" bowl, Bigelow, Kennard & Co., Boston, circa 1885

Estimate
6,500 - 7,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • length 10 1/8 in.
oval, raised on a pedestal foot, the upper body with spot-hammered surface and chased with a lobster, bulbous seaweed and scrolling ripples, the lower body chased with lobes, gilt interior, marked on underside of foot

Condition

good condition
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