Lot 76
  • 76

An American Silver Covered Ewer, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, Ri, 1886

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and with date symbol for 1886
  • Silver
  • height 13in.
  • 33cm
tapered cylindrical, the body etched with a stylized coat-of-arms and monogram KHH beneath a crowned helmet crest and surrounded by large sweeping foliate sprays, the neck and hinged cover etched to match, the handle with tri-furcated lower terminal and wrapped with climbing vines ending in berries and spreading leaves

Condition

good condition
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