An American Copper, Silver and Gold Mokume Small Ptarmigan Vase, designed by Paulding Farnham, 1904

of inverse pear form the upper rim and foot rim applied with silver and copper basketweave bands, the front with a gold ptarmigan, underside of base with baluster finial

Paulding Farnham
Sally James Farnham
James Farnham, thence by descent

The Ptarmigan Vases, 1904, illus. p. 37

upper rim dinged at one point, a little wear to ptarmigan, overall good condition
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.
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A book offered with the previous lot documents the making and icongraphy of the Ptarmigan Vases, and states, "Two miniatures were also made from the same mixed metal, of similar form, but ornamented only with a gold Ptarmigan in relief upon the side of the case.  The base and rim of these small vases were treated with a basket pattern of silver and copper as appears in the illustration" (p. 38).  Please see lot 52 for a complete history of the Ptarmigan Vases.