Lot 295
  • 295

A silver and enamel Ferris Wheel, designed by Gene Moore for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1990

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • base marked TIFFANY & CO, STERLING and Made in Italy
  • Silver, enamel
  • height 15 1/2 in.
  • 39.4cm
enameled ferris wheel on rectangular platform and set with two girls with lollipops, a cowboy and pet pig, an elderly couple, a lady with a cat, a child with teddy bear, and a child baseball player

Provenance

Christie's, New York, Important Objects of Vertu, English, Continental and American Silver, May 22, 2009, sale 2259, lot 69

Condition

some discoloration to enamel at joints, otherwise 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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