Lot 391
  • 391

A Large American Silver and Mixed-metal "Japanesque" Compote, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1881

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on underside of base, numbered E20 and with date letter N
  • height 14 1/8 in.
  • 35.8cm
with spot-hammered surface, the bowl applied on one side with a copper and brass cherry branch, the other side with an olive branch, the elongated stem and pedestal base applied with climbing leaves, all raised on four claw feet

Condition

good condition
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