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LOT 418

Lot 418

American Silver Elephant Comport, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., 1881

American Silver Elephant Comport, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., 1881
Lot 418 Details
American Silver Elephant Comport, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., 1881

height 9.1 in — 23.2 cm; width 11.4 in — 29 cm
62.3 oz. — 1939 grams

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $33,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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American Silver Elephant Comport, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., 1881
  • American Silver Elephant Comport, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., 1881
  • American Silver Elephant Comport, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., 1881
  • American Silver Elephant Comport, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., 1881
  • American Silver Elephant Comport, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., 1881
  • American Silver Elephant Comport, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R.I., 1881
Note:

The arms, crest and motto 'BE JUST AND FEAR NOT' are those of Arnold, probably for the family of Aaron Arnold (1794-1876), Isle of Wight and New York City, founder of the department stores, Arnold Constable.
The elaborately caparisoned elephant supporting this comport is similar to models found on a magnificent fruit stand in the Manoogian Collection, formerly in the Sam Wagstaff Collection (sold at Christie's, New York, January 20th, 1989, lot 228), and recently exhibited in 'Gorham Silver, Designing Brilliance 1850–1970' (Rhode Island School of Design Museum, 2019; Cincinnati Art Museum, 2020), courtesy of the Detroit Museum of Art   

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with armorials and motto BE JUST AND FEAR NOT; very minor small dent at the rim of the central well of the bowl; otherwise in good condition; well marked under the base, including with date code N, pattern/shape number 1802, and a heart

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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