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    Sale 9054

    Important American Furniture and Decorative Arts

    New York, Park Avenue

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    15 - 16 January 1999

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    • A FINE SILVER CENTERPIECE WITH
    Lot 58

    A FINE SILVER CENTERPIECE WITH LINER

    MAKER'S MARK OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, 1865-1870

    Price realised

    USD 13,800

    Estimate

    USD 7,000 - USD 10,000

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    A FINE SILVER CENTERPIECE WITH LINER
    Maker's mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, 1865-1870
    Oval, on oval base with four scroll feet separated by chased and repouss classical female masks, the frame with Greek key band and four cast female masks amid cornucopiae, the upswept handles with strapwork and beading ending in a cornucopia drop, the oval liner with reeded rim, marked under base 1624/907 and traces of marks on liner
    19in. long over handles; 111oz.
    Tiffany & Co.

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    Lot Essay

    Very fine condition. Marked 550 Broadway under base. The liner with minor surface scratches and with erased monogram. Finely cast detailing.

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