Lot 3055
  • 3055

An American Silver Japanese Style Pitcher, George W. Shiebler & Co., New York And Brooklyn, circa 1880

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and numbered 185
  • Silver
  • height 8 1/4 in.
  • 21cm
the spot-hammered lower body embossed and chased with swimming and flying geese amongst a large floral spray, the neck with flowers and foliage agains a matted ground and below a band of overlapping veined leaves at the shaped rim, the handle chased to match

Condition

very good condition, decoration crisp
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