Lot 389
  • 389

An American Silver "Fox Hunting" Two-handled Loving Cup, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1885

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base, numbered 80 and with date symbol for 1885
  • height 6 7/8 in.
  • 17.4cm
with flaring rim and raised on a wavy circular foot, the body etched with a fox hunting scene, the handles formed as aquatic foliage and swimming fish

Condition

good condition
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