• Important American Furniture,  auction at Christies

    Sale 2287

    Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver & Chinese Export

    New York

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    21 - 25 January 2010

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    Lot 52

    A SILVER COMPOTE

    MARK OF WHITING MFG. CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1875

    Price realised

    USD 4,375

    Estimate

    USD 2,000 - USD 3,000

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    A SILVER COMPOTE
    MARK OF WHITING MFG. CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1875
    On circular base, the bowl modeled as a leaf, the stem-form handle with flowerhead join, with gilt interior, matte finished, marked under base
    12¾ in. long; 20 oz. 10 dwt.

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