Lot 3005
  • 3005

An American Silver Three-Piece Centerpiece, Wolfgang Schroth, Montville, NJ, dated 1968

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • bowl marked on base, candlesticks on side near base rim
  • Silver
  • diameter of bowl 9 3/4 in.
  • 24.8cm
comprising: bowl and pair of candlesticks, all spot-hammered surface, fluted borders, underside of bowl engraved with presentation inscription

Condition

very good condition, bowl with some light scratches to center from use
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Catalogue Note

The inscription on the bowl reads: "Made expressly for Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Gordon Sandbach May 25, 1968".

Wolfgang Schroth worked as a silversmith for Tiffany & Co. before founding his own firm; his hollowware was often retailed by Cartier.