May 5, 2021 10:00 EST
American Paintings, Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Two George Sharp Partial Gilt Sterling Silver Serving Spoons
One retailed by Bailey & Co., 1860s
The first with handle applied with a cast scarab beetle, with a pierced bowl, the second shaped handle applied with a fly. Length of larger 10 3/4 inches, total approximately 9 ounces.
Sold for $3,438
Estimated at $700 - $1,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Two George Sharp Partial Gilt Sterling Silver Serving Spoons
One retailed by Bailey & Co., 1860s
The first with handle applied with a cast scarab beetle, with a pierced bowl, the second shaped handle applied with a fly. Length of larger 10 3/4 inches, total approximately 9 ounces.
Beetle - Good condition overall; warm rubbing to gilding; good detail to decoration; engraved initial "N"; clearly hallmarked to reverse
Fly - Good condition overall; warm rubbing to gilding; good detail to decoration; reverse engraved "CS"; clearly hallmarked
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Auction: American Paintings, Furniture & Decorative Arts, May 5, 2021
