10-06-201210-06-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2615BBoston
October 6, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Gorham Sterling Silver Tankard-form Trophy

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$2,040$1,700
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2615BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 06, 2012 10:00AM

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 Carter