Lot Essay
A similar bowl and servers by Whiting were sold in these Rooms, June 17, 1992, lot 24.
Details
A MIXED-METAL AND SILVER BOWL AND PAIR OF SEAFOOD SALAD SERVERS
MAKER'S MARK OF WHITING MFG. CO., CIRCA 1885
The bowl of oval form on spreading base, with spot-hammered surface, the sides applied with marsh grass, a realistically formed conch shell, and an applied copper and silver crab; the spoon and fork with spot-hammered surface, with gilt bowls, the handle terminals applied with copper crabs and silver marsh grass, each marked--length of spoon 12 3/4in.
(37oz.10dwt.) (3)
MAKER'S MARK OF WHITING MFG. CO., CIRCA 1885
The bowl of oval form on spreading base, with spot-hammered surface, the sides applied with marsh grass, a realistically formed conch shell, and an applied copper and silver crab; the spoon and fork with spot-hammered surface, with gilt bowls, the handle terminals applied with copper crabs and silver marsh grass, each marked--length of spoon 12 3/4in.
(37oz.10dwt.) (3)