Lot 321
  • 321

A pair of American silver shell-form baskets, Howard & Co., New York, dated 1917

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases
  • Silver
  • length 12 in.
  • 30.5cm
after a George II model, each of fluted shell form on three cast dolphin feet with mermaid handle, gadrooned borders, engraved 1892 G & JWF 1917

Condition

decorations crisp, overall good condition
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