Lot 396
  • 396

An American Silver "Japanesque" Vase, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1875

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and numbered 3567-8669, neck with French control mark
  • silver
  • height 8in.
  • 20.3cm
of pear shape, the spot-hammered surface applied at the neck with vines and pendants of cherry blossoms above a dragonfly, butterfly and rose spray, the lower body applied with a band of stylized Japanesque flowers and foliage

Condition

a little wear to high sponts, traces of gilding to dragonfly, flowers, vine and lower band, overall good condition
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