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Holiday Auction | December 2, 2022

Fri, Dec 2, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 243

Eight Sterling Table Items

Estimate: $700 - $900

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

American, 20th century, including, Tiffany covered sugar with scroll border; Gorham coffee pot with ivory spacer and matching creamer; footed oval bowl, scroll border, monogram, Towle; Gorham child's mug, nursery rhyme border, inscribed "To My Grandson/?1914"; Reed & Barton cream and open sugar with scroll border; round bowl with 1883 coin, 47.33 oz. T., 4 in. to 8-3/4 in.

Note: Wilhelmine Kirby Waller was the granddaughter of Thomas Ellis Kirby, founding partner of the American Art Association, which became the first major auction house in the United States, selling over 60 million dollars worth of art during its existence from 1883-1924. Gustavus Kirby, Wilhelmine's father, was an important member of the American Olympic Committee and was involved in the AAA business with his father. Wilhelmine, a noted equestrienne, focused her pursuits on horse breeding at the successful Tanrackin Farm in Bedford, New York. She was on several Presidential Commissions focusing on conservation and the environment, as well as serving as the President of the Garden Club of America. These objects offered here were passed down through the family and Wilhelmine to the current consignor.

This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Provenance: Estate of Wilhelmine Kirby Waller, Bedford, New York; by descent

Condition

all with wear

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