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An American Silver "Tomato or Pumpkin Vine" Salad Bowl and Pair of Matching Salad Servers, designed by Olaf Wilford for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1940
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
marked on base of bowl and numbered 22888, servers marked on reverse, all with star mark
- silver
- diameter of bowl 9 1/2 in.
- 24cm
the plain hemispherical bowl applied with five vertical panels stylized tomatoes and foliage, the conforming salad serving fork and spoon chased on the reverse with foliage
Condition
bowl with light light scratches and scuff from use, good condition overall
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Commonly referred to as the tomato or pumpkin vine salad bowl, this model was first introduced in 1940, and was featured in Tiffany's display in the House of Jewels pavilion at the New York World's Fair (1939-40). The bowl was designed to accompany a pair of parcel-gilt salad servers, which were designed three years earlier by Norwegian staff designer Olaf Wilford (1894-1980). This well-liked pattern was produced in limited numbers until the early 1950's, and is illustrated in Jewel Stern's Modernism in American Silver, p. 177 fig. 8.15 and 8.16.