Rogers Smith & Co. Silverplate Three-Decanter Tantalus "Medallion" Pattern 1870s
A boat-shaped silverplate decanter stand (tantalus) by Rogers, Smith & Co., New Haven, Connecticut, in the Medallion pattern. Raised on ball feet, the body has gadroon borders at top and bottom and a classical medallion depicting a man's head on each side, the ends rising to stylized sphinx-form handles; the interior holds three inset rings for small decanters.
Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co., New Haven, CT
Date: 1870s
Dimensions: 14 5/8" long
Center decanter opening: 3 1/2" Diameter
Side openings (2): 3 1/4" Diameter each
Overall: 15 1/2" Long x 5" Wide x 4 3/4" Tall
Condition: Very good condition with silver tarnish present; no signs of damage; marked on the underside.
Provenance: Elizabeth Wright
Condition notes are provided as a courtesy. The absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is free of defects. Please request a condition report or additional photos before bidding.
Dimensions
4.75 x 15.5 x 5 in
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A boat-shaped silverplate decanter stand (tantalus) by Rogers, Smith & Co., New Haven, Connecticut, in the Medallion pattern. Raised on ball feet, the body has gadroon borders at top and bottom and a classical medallion depicting a man's head on each side, the ends rising to stylized sphinx-form handles; the interior holds three inset rings for small decanters.
Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co., New Haven, CT
Date: 1870s
Dimensions: 14 5/8" long
Center decanter opening: 3 1/2" Diameter
Side openings (2): 3 1/4" Diameter each
Overall: 15 1/2" Long x 5" Wide x 4 3/4" Tall
Condition: Very good condition with silver tarnish present; no signs of damage; marked on the underside.
Provenance: Elizabeth Wright
Condition notes are provided as a courtesy. The absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is free of defects. Please request a condition report or additional photos before bidding.
Dimensions
4.75 x 15.5 x 5 in
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
