MARK OF WHITING MFG. CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1880

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AN AMERICAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER CENTERPIECE BOWL
MARK OF WHITING MFG. CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1880
Oval, the body densely chased and engraved with realistic clam, mussel, oyster shells, and stylized cuttlefish highlighted by gilt aquatic foliage, the ends chased with ample spiral shells, raised on a spot-hammered spreading oval foot, gilt interior, marked on underside and with retailer mark for Theodore B. Starr
10 in. (25.4 cm.) long
24 oz. 10 dwt. (762 gr.)

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Lot Essay

A similar example of this model was sold at Christie's, New York, 20 January 2011, lot 70. Additionally, a pitcher chased with mussel shells was sold at Christie's, New York, 24 January 2020, lot 410. Most recently, a round bowl by Whiting similarly decorated with shells and aquatic foliage sold from The Ann & Gordon Getty Collection, Christie's, New York, 25 October 2022, lot 1332.Addition

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