Sale 9072
New York
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16 June 1999
Price realised
USD 24,150
Estimate
A SET OF FOUR SILVER CANDLESTICKS Maker's mark of Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, 1917; Martel Each baluster, on domed shaped circular foot, the lobed body repouss and chased with flowers and foliage, with three shaped circular nozzles, one side of foot with monogram EFS, marked under bases PAZ 10in. high; 78oz. Gorham Mfg. Co. (4)
Provenance
Harry Ford Sinclair (1876-1956)
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