Lot 400
  • 400

American silver centerpiece, Schofield Co., Baltimore, MD, early 20th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base
  • silver
  • length over handles 23 3/4 in.
  • 60.3 cm
of heavy weight, raised on four scroll and acanthus feet, the sides embossed with floral swags on matted ground below a pierced trellis rim centered by a cartouche, the openwork foliate handles with lion head terminals

Condition

minor casting flaws throughout, minor dings to interior base, two small rim splits, otherwise good condition
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