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A similar example of this form with spot hammered surface was sold from the Estate of Myrna and Bernard Posner, Christie's, New York, 24 January 2020, lot 422
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MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1888
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AN AMERICAN SILVER TURKISH COFFEE POT
MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1888
Of baluster form with elongated neck, the body with hinged onion dome-form cover, the lower body densely chased and engraved with flowers and foliage, with rope twist spoit and stylized bamboo loop handle, the underside engraved with script monogram CSC and date 1888, marked on underside and with date symbol for 1888
11 3⁄4 in. (29.8 cm.) high
19 oz. 6 dwt. (599 gr.) gross weight
MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1888
Of baluster form with elongated neck, the body with hinged onion dome-form cover, the lower body densely chased and engraved with flowers and foliage, with rope twist spoit and stylized bamboo loop handle, the underside engraved with script monogram CSC and date 1888, marked on underside and with date symbol for 1888
11 3⁄4 in. (29.8 cm.) high
19 oz. 6 dwt. (599 gr.) gross weight