Whiting Sterling Silver Mounted Opaline Glass Bowl

Description:

Whiting Sterling Silver Mounted Opaline Glass Bowl, New York, late 19th/early 20th century, celadon-colored glass molded to sterling silver frame made up of women with their arms outstretched joined by scrolling foliate vines, dia. 7 7/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

Glass with two hairline cracks, silver looks to be originally gold-washed with only small traces remaining (particularly to underside).


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