An American Silver Centerpiece Bowl, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1905

oval with undulating everted rim, the sides chased with sprays of flowers and scrolls and pierced with additional scrolls and panels of trellis centered by engraved flowerheads, the applied rim cast with flowers and foliate scrolls and with shells and wheat at angles, the central well engraved with initial R, raised on four openwork bracket supports cast with formal foliage and flowering urns on shell feet

some scratches to central well from use, one foot needs straightening but stable, otherwise good condition, heavy
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Tiffany showed a bowl of this model at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, sold Christie's, New York, 19 October 1990, lot 7.