04-10-201004-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2498Boston
April 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Eight Small Silver Tablewares

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$207$175
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2498Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Eight Small Silver Tablewares, mid to late 19th century, two pairs of Gorham open salts: vasiform with angular handles and trumpet foot, c. 1870, ht. 2, and tapered oval, 1873, with milled vine rim, ht. 1 5/8; a pair of W. Moir bucket-shaped open salts, c. 1855, ht. 1 1/2; and two napkin rings, one with three classical medallions, engraved with name, dia. 1 7/8, the other from the World's Columbian Exposition, 1892, dia. 1 1/2 in., approx. 10 troy oz.
Estimate $150-200

Gorham ovoid salts: one with dings at body. some usage/salt wear to interiors. not monogrammed.
vasiform: wear to the beading at rim.
bucket shaped: some age wear and light pinpoints; usage and salt wear to interiors.
medallion ring: minor age wear.
Exposition ring: edge bends, with two tiny metal tears (1/8") to edges.

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