Sale 9054
New York, Park Avenue
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15 - 16 January 1999
Price realised
USD 13,800
Estimate
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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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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