Description:
Gorham Sterling Silver Tankard-form Trophy, Providence, Rhode Island, 1885, with a thumbpiece modeled as a putto head surrounded by strapwork, lid and body decorated allover with foliate vines and fruit, center with inscription "The Wedgemere Cup. Won by John H Carter 1887-88-90. WTC," ht. 9 in., approx. 25.8 troy oz.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
In good overall condition. With a couple small indentations to the underside of the foot, not visable on the exterior.
Keywords
putto head, Rhode Island, John H CarterStuart 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.