Lot 4028
  • 4028

An American silver and mixed metal Japanese style pitcher, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base and numbered 3077-1305
  • silver, copper, gold
  • height 7 1/8 in.
  • 18 cm
the spot-hammered surface applied with flowering vines with gold accents, insects, and two butterflies with mokume wings, the handle with copper bands inlaid with silver leaves

Condition

some softening to applied decoration, minor nicks and dings throughout, otherwise good condition
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