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Sale 30
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Lot 1622 |
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Ornate Small Bowl in Sterling, by Gorham. United States, c. 1920-1945. The footed bowl oval, with sharply angled sides and shoulders, the mouth with everted rim. On front and back, an intricate relief cartouche made up of arabesques of pansies(?). One with a handsomely engraved monogram: G E S. The bowls interior gilt. The piece perhaps a sugar bowl. Made by Gorham for Hess & Culbertson, model A2345. Attractive and fine, showing only modest use. Width: 5-3/8"; 175 grams.
Estimated Value $100 - 200.
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$184 |
Lot 1623 |
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Two Sterling Dishes by Towle; Louis XIV Pattern. United States, c. 1925-1935. The two serving pieces include a large, moderately deep footed bowl and a small salver. The Louis XIV design (patented 1919) shows much more delicacy and restraint than one would associate with the name, yet without losing the intricacy and sense of richness that attaches to the idea of "French-style cutlery." The pattern displays an edge border of minute linked flowers, another of flowers in elongated hexagonal frames alternating with addorsed leaves, plus larger dramatic floral swags rimming the interior. Centered within both pieces, a finely hand engraved monogram " E A S," linked by a knotted and intertwined banner. Both items very fine: the plate without blemishes, the bowl with a few tiny, fixable dings. Bowl width: 12"; 615 grams. Plate width: 9-7/8"; 277 grams. Lot of 2 items.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$173 |
Lot 1624 |
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Sterling Silver "Gary Medal". A medal awarded for 30 years of continuous service with the United States Steel Corporation. It is 1¼ inches in diameter., attached to a black ribbon, no date. One side shows workmen with a train; at top is "30 Years' Service; at bottom is "Sterling" on one side, "W. & H. Co. on the other side, and the initials "C.L.L." at the lower edge. The other side has a bust of Judge Elbert H. Gary, the first Chairman of the Board of U.S. Steel; the company's name is across the top, and a facsimile of Gary's signature, with "Chairman" at the bottom. According to an enclosed letter from the corporation, these were often used as a fob for a pocket watch, or as a pocket piece, strap fob or pendant. From the Stuart Goldman estate.
Estimated Value $50 - 100.
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