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P.W. Ellis & Co. (1852 - 1928)
A Canadian sterling silver large two-handled Presentation Cup, Toronto, circa 1905
Height x max. diameter: 36.1 x 39 cm. Weight 4196 g.
On a stepped domed base with wavy rim applied with climbing flowers and foliage, the body applied on one side with a horse pulling a carriage, the opposite side engraved with a presentation inscription, the leaf-capped loop handles with flower blossom upper terminals. Sterling silver, fully hallmarked 925/1000 Fine - Proctor - Sterling" and P.W. Ellis & Co. marks.
Item condition grading: **** good, minor signs of use commensurate with use over time, some losses to applied flowers below carriage, leaves near one handle starting to pull away.
Provenance:
Sotheby's, Important Americana, 22 January 2010 • New York, lot 349.
Sotheby's, Important Americana, 22 January 2010 • New York, lot 349.
€ 8.000,00 / 10.000,00
Estimate
€ 6.000,00
Starting price
Unsold
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