Description:
Meriden Britannia Sterling Silver Three-handled Punch Bowl, Connecticut, 20th century, with three scrolled handles and a gold-washed interior, bowl dia. 11, together with a Porter Blanchard Arts and Crafts silver punch ladle with monogram, lg. 14 in., approx. 63.2 troy oz. total.
N.B. Sold to benefit the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Estimate $500-700
Punch bowl with one handle pushed into body slightly (halo of joint visible to interior, otherwise unobtrusive). Light wear to gold-wash on rim and minor surface abrasions to interior, otherwise in good overall condition. Ladle in good condition with only light surface wear.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stuart 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.