67136: Louis W. Rice (American, 1872-1933) Sky-scraper

Louis W. Rice (American, 1872-1933) Sky-scraper Coffee Pot and Teapot, circa 1928, Apollo Studios, division of Bernhard Rice's Sons, Inc. Silverplate 9-1x2 x 3-3x4 x 7 inches (24.1 x 9.5 x 17.8 cm) (tallest, coffeepot) Stamped to underside SKYSCRAPER, DES. PAT. PENDING, APOLLO E.P.N.S., MADE IN U.S.A BY BERNHARD RICE'S SONS, Inc., 5259 LITERATURE: H. A. Read, "Twentieth Century Decoration: The Filter of American Taste", Vogue, June 1, 1928, pp. 116. J. Stern, Modernism in American Silver, New Haven, CT and London, 2005, pp. 78.

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Condition Report: Both in overall good condition, with fine polishing scratches and light dings to edges commensurate with age and use. Faint remnants of black patination meant to evoke smokestacks on tea pot handle.
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