Lot Details
Lot 225
Gorham Sterling Silver Compote
Circa 1873
The circular shallow bowl with cast parrot handles, on a female figural standard ending in a stepped circular foot. Height 13 3/4 inches, diameter 10 1/8 inches, approximately 45 ounces.
C Estate of Mildred Robbins Leet
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $3,437 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
There are scratches to the interior of the bowl; the bolts that secure each of the bird finials are missing; the other screws that secure the bowl to the system appear to be later replacements; no apparent dings or dents to the bowl; there is one indentation on the domed portion of the foot located close to the base of the standard; otherwise. appears to be in good condition; no apparent monogram or evidence of monogram removal.
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