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Description:
American Coin Silver Tantalus with Three Glass Decanters, c. 1850, marked for Gorham as well as R&W Wilson of Philadelphia, in the Neo-grec style with a central upright joined to the stand with three decanter frames each with neoclassical masks and shield-form cartouches, offset by two female figures, ht. 18 1/2, approx. 55.1 troy oz. (including several small non-silver elements),etched colorless glass decanters ht. 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900
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