Sale 2455
New York
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21 - 22 June 2011
Price realised
USD 1,125
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
AN AMERICAN SILVER LARGE FLASK WITH HINGED COVER, MARK OF TIFFANY, 1907-1943, marked 'Sterling', monogrammed 'GDW'; together with a George III silver circular powder box and cover, London, 1789, the cover engraved with a coat of arms with a Latin motto The flask 7¼in. (18.5cm.), 16oz. approximate weight (3)
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