The George Meade Collection, Furniture, Oriental Rugs, Textiles & Folk Art, Decorative Accessories,

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person PreviewDecember 10- 12-5pm, December 11- 9am-7pm, December 12- 7-9am

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<p>The auction features a diverse group of decorative and fine arts. Session One includes a Historical Ephemera section with an offering of African-American Ephemera inc. 18th & 19th C. books, pamphlets, photography, prints & ephemera concerning abolition & slavery. Photography inc. daguerreotypes of outdoor scenes, fireman, portraits, ambrotypes, & union cases will be sold. Civil War period items will include a CDV album containing officers & men of 3rd Michigan Infantry, other CDV’s, 1856 letter from USS Merrimac, autograph of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, and photograph of Lincoln on battlefield at Antietam, as well as political ephemera, early imprints, and advertising pieces. Estate jewelry will include watches such as Breitling and Patek Philippe as well as many platinum and white gold lady’s watches set with diamonds. There will be a fine Cartier multiple strand pearl necklace and many rings, brooches, and bracelets with gemstones. Another category included in the jewelry auction is Mexican craftsman silver. There is some earlier jewelry in the auction as well including an outstanding enamel and diamond portrait brooch. This collection will be followed by the Fine Art auction. Some notable artists included in this auction are Roy Nuse, Arthur Meltzer, Walter E. Baum, Emile Gruppe, Anthony Thieme, Antonio P. Martino, Walter Koeniger, E. D. Lewis, F. D. Briscoe, and J.G. Tyler.
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Session Two is highlighted by the George Gordon Meade Collection. Included in this collection is a large grouping of documents, photographs, books, and other items that have remained in possession of the Meade family for over 100 years. This family grouping represents one of the largest Meade related archives that is not currently held by a private or governmental institution. The collection itself was gathered and preserved by General Meade and his son, George Meade Jr., who was also a military officer and served on his father’s staff during the American Civil War. The collection was subsequently passed down to direct descendants that have cared for the items for over a century since George Meade Jr.’s death in 1892. This is the first public offering of items from this historical collection. The most important item in this collection is General George Gordon Meade’s commission for Brigadier General in the Regular Army that was issued to date from July 3, 1863 for the services he rendered at Gettysburg. This vellum document is in pristine condition, is contained in its original tin container, and bears the signature of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States. This collection will be followed be a fine grouping of American and English furniture. Highlighting this grouping is a New England tiger maple chest on chest in its first finish, and several tall case clocks inc. John Hagey, Germantown, PA, Daniel Sheid, Sumneytown, PA, and several others. Following this, many decorative accessories will cross the block inc. textiles, folk art, porcelain, glass, silver, mantel clocks, Chinese Export, Japanese porcelain and bronze, carved religious ivory figures and much more.
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Canton Serving Dish.1445 - Canton Serving Dish.
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Shaped border with eighteen lobes, 8 3/4" dia.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Chinese Export Tray.1446 - Chinese Export Tray.
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Rectangular tray with cut corners, double walled side with outer layer of a reticulated honeycomb design, decorated in blue geometric border with cher
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Chinese Export Vase.1447 - Chinese Export Vase.
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Polychrome decorated with chrysanthemums and swirled design on white ground, six character mark on base, 19" t.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Imari Charger.1448 - Imari Charger.
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Blue and white decoration with mountainous landscape, geometric border, 20" round.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Imari Lot.1449 - Imari Lot.
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Lot includes a plate and 2 cups and saucers: Plate with paneled decoration of tall ships and Western figures, 8 1/4" dia., six character mark. ...
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Imari Lot.1450 - Imari Lot.
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Two pieces: 1. Oblong dish having fluted sides with scalloped rim, with iron red, blue and gilt decoration, floral design, floral decoration on revers
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Imari Lot. 1451 - Imari Lot.
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Two pieces: 1. Scalloped edge plate with wedge shaped panels with varying motifs, in blue, iron-red, green, and gilt accents, 11" dia. 2. Plat...
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Imari Bowl.1452 - Imari Bowl.
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Four color decorated Imari bowl with floral and geometric decoration and center panel with seated figure, scalloped rim, 11" dia.
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Pair of Imari Chargers.1453 - Pair of Imari Chargers.
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Each decorated in iron-red, blue, and green with gilt accents, central floral medallion surrounded by paneled floral border, scalloped edge, 11 1/2&...
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Imari Vase.1454 - Imari Vase.
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Paneled baluster form, decorated in blue, iron red, and gold, floral design, 9" t.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Three Imari Bowls.1455 - Three Imari Bowls.
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One low bowl with straight sides, four color, with assymetrical design including landscape, 8 1/2" dia.; one bowl in four colors with birds and...
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Three Imari Bowls.1456 - Three Imari Bowls.
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One five color decoration with central landscape panel with flying birds, 7 1/4" dia.; one four color decoration of birds and flowers, scallope...
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Two Imari Chargers.1457 - Two Imari Chargers.
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One decorated with large chrysanthemums and cherry blosssoms on red ground with blue and white border, 12 1/4" dia.; the other with scalloped e...
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Imari Bowl.1458 - Imari Bowl.
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Decorated in iron-red, blue, green, and gold, interior with peacocks and wisteria vines, exterior with red ground and floral decoration, with three ch
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Two Imari Plates.1459 - Two Imari Plates.
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One with central floral design, and paneled border with alternating landscape and floral panels, 10" dia., 8 characters signature on reverse; t...
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Four Blue & White Imari Plates.1460 - Four Blue & White Imari Plates.
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One pair of blue and white decorated scalloped rim plates with landscape design and brown trim on rim, 8 1/2" dia.; one blue and white with lan...
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Blue and White Imari Vase.1461 - Blue and White Imari Vase.
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Baluster form with flared rim, allover decoration of landscape with flowers and birds, flowers on rim, 24" t.
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Two Blue and White Bowls.1462 - Two Blue and White Bowls.
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One basin with flat rim, floral and geometric designs, 12" dia. Condition: Minor roughness on rim. The other is a blue and white bowl with alt...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pair of Kutani Bud Vases.1463 - Pair of Kutani Bud Vases.
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Decorated in iron red and gilt on white ground, landscape, floral and butterfly motifs, 7" t., artist signed.
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Japanese Bronze Art Nouveau Vase.1464 - Japanese Bronze Art Nouveau Vase.
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Baluster form vase with applied three-dimensional iris decoration, signed, 13 1/2" t.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Japanese Bronze Vase.1465 - Japanese Bronze Vase.
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Globular body with dragon decoration, with flaring neck and mouth, 18" t.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Japanese Lacquer Tray.1466 - Japanese Lacquer Tray.
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Scalloped form tray in black decorated with two figures in battle and landscape, 9 x 13 1/2".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Japanese Cloisonne Vase.1467 - Japanese Cloisonne Vase.
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Celadon green ground with inlaid flower and vine decoration, over copper body, unsigned, 12" t. Condition: Damage to base.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Miniature Portait on Ivory.1468 - Miniature Portait on Ivory.
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Depicts lady in white dress, bust up view, portrait 2 x 1 1/2", in an ebonized wood frame 4 1/2 x 4" overall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Two Miniature Portraits on Ivory.1469 - Two Miniature Portraits on Ivory.
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One of a gentleman wearing powdered wig and blue coat; the other of a gentleman wearing black coat with red ascot. Each measures 1 3/4 x 1 1/2"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Miniature Portrait on Ivory.1470 - Miniature Portrait on Ivory.
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Portrait of woman with wide lace collar and jewels, identified as Elisabeth d'Angleterr verso, 2 1/2" dia., signed "Thonerette".
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Miniature Portrait.1471 - Miniature Portrait.
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Miniature portrait depicts royal woman wearing ermine cape, 3 x 2 1/3", housed in a metal pendant frame.
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Pair of Paintings on Ivory1472 - Pair of Paintings on Ivory
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Oval portraits of a man and woman. C. late 19th/early 20th century. Images measure 2.25" x 1.5" and are housed in a damaged leather case.
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Carved Ivory Figure of Bisjamon.1473 - Carved Ivory Figure of Bisjamon.
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Carved figure known as the God of glory and good deeds, depicted in full armor and helmet, holding a lance and holding down a demon under his upraised
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Carved Ivory Tusk.1474 - Carved Ivory Tusk.
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c. 1940, carved ivory tusk in the form of a boat with many figures, 14 1/2" long. Condition: Losses, as is.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Carved Ivory Figure.1475 - Carved Ivory Figure.
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Figure of a woman, signed on base, 13 1/2" t. Condition: Losses, splitting.
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Carved Ivory Netsuke.1476 - Carved Ivory Netsuke.
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Carved figure depicts a rabbit with glass eyes and dog on carved base, unsigned, 2 1/4" long. Condition: Minor losses, cracking.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Carved Ivory Netsuke.1477 - Carved Ivory Netsuke.
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Depicts fisherman carring fish over his shoulder, 2" t., signed. Condition: Minor losses.
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Green Quartz Carving.1478 - Green Quartz Carving.
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Floral and bird design, mounted on carved wood and metal base, fitted as a lamp, 12 1/2" total height. Condition: As is, chipping, losses, qua...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Carved Ivory Figure.1479 - Carved Ivory Figure.
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18th c., woman figure with hands clasped in prayer, 7" t.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Carved Ivory Figure.1480 - Carved Ivory Figure.
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18th c., religious figure wearing robe with attached hat, 8 1/2" t.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Carved Ivory Figure. 1481 - Carved Ivory Figure.
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18th c., religious figure wearing robe, 14" t. Condition: Hands detached, cracking.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Carved Ivory Figure. 1482 - Carved Ivory Figure.
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18th c., monk figure holding cross, Condition: Cracking, loss of fingers, minor loss on shoulder.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Carved Santos.1483 - Carved Santos.
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Carved monk figure holding book, 11" t. Condition: Missing one hand.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Carved Santos.1484 - Carved Santos.
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Carved monk figure standing on platform, some paint decoration remaining, 11 1/2" t. Condition: Missing hands.
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Carved Santos.1485 - Carved Santos.
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Carved religious figure holding baby, some polychrome paint decoration remaining, 13 1/2" t. Condition: Minor losses.
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Carved Santos.1486 - Carved Santos.
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Carved religious figure praying, standing on figural platform, some polychrome paint decoration remaining, 11 1/2" t. Condition: Minor losses.
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Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service. 1487 - Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service.
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In the "Melrose" pattern, service for 12 comprised of 12 dinner knives (with stainless blades), 12 luncheon knives (with stainless blades...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Gorham Silver and Alligator Skin Cigar Case.1488 - Gorham Silver and Alligator Skin Cigar Case.
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Two piece cigar case of alligator skin lined with kit leather, silver Art Deco band decoration by Gorham, 5 1/2 x 4 1/2".
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Kerr Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Buckle.1489 - Kerr Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Buckle.
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Art Nouveau female form with flowers, 2 1/2 x 2 1/4", marked "Sterling/I294", "Patented June 25, 1901".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Krider Sterling Silver Cup & Saucer.1490 - Krider Sterling Silver Cup & Saucer.
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In a repousse Ginko leaf pattern, pedestal cup with handle, circular saucer, 5 1/4" saucer dia., 2" t. cup., marked "Sterling/P. Krid...
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George Sharp Sterling Silver Ladle.1491 - George Sharp Sterling Silver Ladle.
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Ladle with chased decoration in bowl, arched handle with beaded banding and topped with a ball finial, 12 1/2" long, approx. 5 troy oz., monogr...
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Two Durgin Sterling Silver "Iris" Table Spoons.1492 - Two Durgin Sterling Silver "Iris" Table Spoons.
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Two Durgin sterling silver table spoons, monogrammed "W", 7" l., approx. 3 troy oz. total weight.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Gorham Sterling Silver  "Lotus" Server.1493 - Gorham Sterling Silver "Lotus" Server.
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Lotus pattern serving spoon, 9" long, approx. 2 troy oz., reverse monogrammed.
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Whiting Sterling Silver Fish Slice. 1494 - Whiting Sterling Silver Fish Slice.
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In the "Peony" pattern, 12 1/4" long, approx. 5 troy oz.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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