Lot 3083
  • 3083

An American Parcel-Gilt Silver Cigar Stand, Edward C. Moore For Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1870

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and numbered 2260-478
  • Parcel-gilt silver
  • height 8 1/2 in.
  • 21.6cm
formed of a classical maiden holding two amphora, banded with gilt formal foliage, the square base engraved with monogram HWH and fitted with two removable amphora-shaped lighters, frosted finish

Provenance

Sold, Sotheby's, New York,24-27 January 1990, lot 78

Condition

one small ding to top of base, otherwise in good condition
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