Description:
Sanborns Sterling Silver Silent Butler
Sterling silver
Mexico City, Mexico, mid-20th century
Low circular body with hinged lid and turned hardwood handle, decorated with geometrically ordered ribbons and stylized birds and flowers, eagle mark, circle L F, hallmarked Sanborns Mexico Sterling 0.925 Hecho en Mexico D. F., dia. (without handle) 6 1/4 in., approx. 16.0 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500
Good condition, scattered light scratches consistent with use.
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Keywords
Mexico City, Mexico20th Century Design
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