Description:
Gorham Sterling Silver-gilt and Enameled "Luxembourg" Pattern Oyster Service, Rhode Island, late 19th/early 20th century, with an oyster server and twelve forks, in a fitted case, labeled for retailer Cowell & Hubbard, Cincinnati, approx. 9.4 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200
Various chipped losses to enamel particularly to stem of forks, some enameled elements with small cracks. Case with wear throughout and losses to exterior fabric.
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Keywords
Cincinnati, LuxembourgStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.