Lot 178
  • 178

An American Silver and Mixed-metal "Japanesque" Perfume Flask, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880

Estimate
12,000 - 14,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and numbered 5538
  • height 6 5/8 in.
  • 16.7cm
of gourd form with elongated neck, the spot-hammered surface applied with sprays of silver and Japanese gold cherry blossoms on a copper branch, the body also applied with a roundel depicting two chinamen, the neck with flying cranes, removable stopper with ribbed ball finial

Condition

slight wear to high spots, overall good condition
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