Rare Antique Gorham For Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Pedestal Cake Basket, ca. 1863-1890's, Tiffany & Co. Replacement Value Report #480038
Fine sterling silver pedestal cake basket with a hinged handle and a rolled applied edge, engraved and chased along the border with medallions of classical beauties, vines, berry, wheat and scroll motifs, with a sunburst motif inside, domed circular foot, monogrammed "G" on the handle top. Marked with Tiffany and Co. hallmark, and Gorham hallmark for 1863-1890's and "112". Weighs 23.09 toz. Offered with official Tiffany & Co., Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, Retail Replacement Valuation Report #480038, dated August 16, 2010, states estimated retail replacement value $35,030.00.
Condition: Good, some tarnish and polish residues, very light wear from use, old restoration to foot; silver purity X-ray machine tested.
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Fine sterling silver pedestal cake basket with a hinged handle and a rolled applied edge, engraved and chased along the border with medallions of classical beauties, vines, berry, wheat and scroll motifs, with a sunburst motif inside, domed circular foot, monogrammed "G" on the handle top. Marked with Tiffany and Co. hallmark, and Gorham hallmark for 1863-1890's and "112". Weighs 23.09 toz. Offered with official Tiffany & Co., Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, Retail Replacement Valuation Report #480038, dated August 16, 2010, states estimated retail replacement value $35,030.00.
Condition: Good, some tarnish and polish residues, very light wear from use, old restoration to foot; silver purity X-ray machine tested.