Lot 1210
  • 1210

An American parcel-gilt silver Narragansett pattern serving spoon, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, circa 1885

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on back of handle
  • parcel-gilt silver
  • length 9 7/8 in.
  • 25.1 cm
the handle with realistically chased and cast encrusted shells, seaweed and crab, the gilt bowl formed as an oyster shell

Condition

gilding rubbed at high spots, otherwise good condition
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