Lot 394
  • 394

An American parcel-gilt Silver "Japanesque" table lighter, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base and numbered 5504-3706, 711, handle with French control mark
  • length 4 1/4 in.
  • 10.8cm
in the form of an oil lamp raised on four bun feet, the spot-hammered surface with gilt maple leaf and seed pods, the bifurcated loop handle springing from scrolls

Condition

slight overall wear, the spout probably missing a cap
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