Lot 4055
  • 4055

An American silver-mounted blackjack pitcher and set of six matching mugs, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, circa 1910

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on mounts near handle, the pitcher numbered AY508, the cups AY468
  • silver, copper, leather
  • height of pitcher 10 1/4 in.; height of cups 4 1/4 in.
  • 26 cm; 10.8 cm
the copper bodies wrapped in leather and mounted with silver rims, the pitcher applied with silver shield engraved with monogram HHPJr

Condition

pitcher with scratches and some minor cracking to leather, the mugs (4 in particular) with severe cracking and discoloration from a surface glue/stabilizer, a few minor dings to silver mounts
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