Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Pair of Whiting Sterling and Copper Aesthetic Movement Salad Servers, late 19th century, retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., comprising fork, lg. 11 7/8, and spoon, lg. 12 1/4 in., with overall hammered surface, the handles applied with a grass stem and figure of a crab with copper overlay on its shell, goldwashed bowl/tines, approx. 12 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200
with minor age wear to the copper and the goldwash. minor surface nicks and usage wear. not monogrammed.