Lot 310

Pair of Ormolu and Crystal Curtain Tie Backs

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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, 19th century, scrollwork borders surrounding central stepped cut crystal panels withÿmirror backing, sunburst pattern, threaded ends, 7-1/4 in. (length), 4-1/2 in. (diameter); Provenance: purchased from Peter Hill - United States Antiques, Washington, D.C. in February 1969 for $105 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

losses to gilding (especially to backs), areas of discoloration, some corrosion and surface flaking, threaded ends with some rust, scattered minor dents and scratches, one with warping to support bar (slightly bent and off center), one crystal panel with small air bubble