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Lot 3145
Gorham Japanese Sterling Silver Oyster Ladle
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1870s, with Gorham trademark and marked "Sterling," the shaped handle features a woman wearing a Japanese kimono while holding a fan and parasol, the shaped bowl with hand-engraved bright cut botanical, butterfly and brocade decoration, no monogram.

11 in.

4.355 troy oz.

From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia

Small pinpoint dent to bowl; light scratching commensurate with age and minimal use.