Lot 324
  • 324

An American Silver Centerpiece Bowl, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1925

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on underside of foot, numbered 19815-8282 and stamped SPECIAL HAND WORK
  • silver
  • diameter 14in., height 9 1/2 in.
  • 35.5cm, 24.2cm
with spot hammered surface, the deep faceted bowl with flaring decagonal rim, surmounted on a conforming knopped stem and spreading pedestal foot, underside of foot engraved with contemporary presentation inscription

Condition

a few light scratches to sides, overall good condition
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.
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Catalogue Note

The presentation inscription reads: "CHARLES WESLEY DUNN AND ALICE LOUISE HAFNER FROM THE AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 9, 1925."

Charles Wesley Dunn (d. 1959) was a Canadian-born attorney, who in 1949 founded The Food and Drug Law Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and training in the practice of food and drug law and regulation.