Lot 68
  • 68

An American Silver and Mixed-metal "Japanesque" Bowl, Gorham MFg. Co., Providence, RI, 1883

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base, numbered 1725 and with date symbol for 1883
  • Silver, Mixed-metal
  • diameter 8 3/4 in.
  • 22.2cm
circular with spot-hammered surface, the sides applied with a copper sparrow and cranes, a butterfly and palm fronds, the rim with overlapping grapevine with copper grapes and vine and Japanese gold leaves, raised on three short splayed supports

Condition

interior with traces of gilding and minor scratches from use, Japanese gold leaves pale, overall good condition
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