- 770
An American silver tray, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1901
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 14665-3664 and with the beaver mark
- Silver
- length 18 in.
- 45.7cm
formed as a bouquet of flowers, the openwork handle with two doves supporting a ribbon-tied pendant cartouche engraved Pauline, raised on four waisted foliate feet.
Exhibited
Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901
Tiffany devoted particular care to its pieces for the great fairs of the Gilded Age; this piece bears the beaver mark of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo.
Tiffany devoted particular care to its pieces for the great fairs of the Gilded Age; this piece bears the beaver mark of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo.
Condition
some areas rubbed at high spots, overall good condition
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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
Pauline Trigère (1912–2002) was a French-born American fashion designer who won the Coty Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of fashion, in 1949, 1951 and 1959. Her clientele included many famous women, including the Duchess of Windsor, actress Claudette Colbert and singer Lena Horne.