American & Southern Auction | October 16, 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 763
Seven Piece Gorham Athenic Sterling Tea Service with Matching Tray
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
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, 1901, urn form body, leaf and scroll Art Nouveau decoration, carved ivory handles and finials, applied monogram "Ruth", all with marks for Gorham, 441.96 oz. T. gross weight, including 17-1/2 in. kettle on stand with matching teapot on stand, coffee pot, teapot, creamer, covered sugar, waste, and 33 in. tray
Provenance: Ruth Klugh, New York; Private Virginia Collection
Note: 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.
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Ruth Klugh, New York; Private Virginia Collection
kettle part of handle split off but present, kettle burner lacking snuffer lid and possibly altered, all with minor wear
