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An AMERICAN SILVER AND MIXED-METAL MOKUME SALVER, Tiffany & Co., New York, Circa 1878
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 5944-1878, 225
- Silver, Mixed-metal
- diameter 12 1/8 in.
- 30.8cm
of octagonal flower form, the surface etched with a garland of spreading peonies surrounded a contemporary monogram ECH, all within a border of flowerheads and festoons linking embossed leaves decorated in mokume with gold and black, silver and black, copper and black, and copper and white on eight bracket supports
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 20-21 June 1996, lot 150
Condition
A few of the mokume panels show rubbing, probably softer alloys; otherwise good condition, subtle design and coloring
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
According to Tiffany's records, this order number 1878, had at least two versions; the inlay design cost $150 (See Sotheby's, NY 20-21 June 1996, lot 150 for reproduction of original drawing).