Lot 454
  • 454

American silver two-handled tray, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, circa 1865

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base
  • silver
  • length over handles 33 1/4 in.
  • 84.5 cm
oval with running laurel-and-berry rim, shaped handles centered by classical female masks, the center engraved with a fluted oval with stylized scrolling foliage at intervals and with masks at each end, on four panel feet

Condition

creases to surface where two feet pushed up slightly, otherwise good condition, surface bright
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