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Lot 40
  • 40

Two American Silver Meat Platters, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1890, circa 1900

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases and numbered 5733-6676 and 1356-62
  • Silver
  • lengths 17 3/4 in., 13in.
  • 45.1cm, 33cm
both shaped oval, the larger platter in Chrysanthemum pattern, the rim applied with dense chrysanthemum blossoms and foliage, center engraved with foliate sript monogram JAHJL; the smaller platter with foliate scroll rim, monogrammed MED

Condition

surface of larger platter possibly cleaned up and engraving later, smaller with a little wear to rim and some light scratches to center, overall good condition
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