Lot 5
  • 5

An AMERICAN SILVER-GILT Three-handled LOVING CUP, George W. Shiebler Inc., New York, circa 1897

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base and numbered 8561
  • Silver-gilt
  • height 6 1/2 in.
  • 16.5cm
tapered cylindrical, the sides engraved with monogram AOC, dates 1847, 1897 and coat-of-arms all spaced by angular handles terminating in palmettes, the lower body with band of running anthemia and flowerheads above an egg-and-dart base band

Condition

very good condition
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