Sale 2132
New York
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23 January 2009
Price realised
USD 6,000
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A SILVER AND MIXED-METAL CENTERPIECE BOWL MARK OF WHITING MANUFACTURING CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1880 Oval, on oval pedestal foot, the hammered surface applied with copper wild grasses and cattails, applied with a silver conch shell and copper crab, with gilt interior, marked under base 10 in. long; 26 oz. gross weight
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Pre-Lot Text
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