Description:
Six Pieces of Children's Silver Tableware, five Gorham, a christening cup with animals, bowl and undertray with presentation inscription, and two plates with presentation inscription; and a coin silver christening cup with engraved inscription dated 1850, approx. 42.1 troy oz. total.
Estimate $400-600
Coin silver cup with dents along footrim. Gorham cup with dents along base and to handle. Plates with surface wear (particularly to raised portraits along edge of Gorham plates.)
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stuart 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.