Lot 360
  • 360

A Continental silver Renaissance style centerpiece, 20th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Centerpiece
  • unidentified mark on base
  • Sterling silver
  • height 21 1/4 in
  • 54cm
weighted pedestal base densely chased with masks, figures, strapwork, and fruit, mermaid stem holding the bowl, the sides chased with classical scenes, spout supported by a female bust, acanthus handle surmounted by grotesques and terminating in a putto head

Condition

small dent to high spot on base, otherwise good condition
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