Gorham T.B. Starr Important Sterling "Macy" Renaissance Revival Pitcher 1893 More Information
Gorham T.B. Starr Important Sterling “Macy” Renaissance Revival Pitcher 1893
GORHAM MFG. CO SILVERSMITHS Providence, RI
THEODORE B. STARR Retailer
Renaissance Revival pitcher 1893
A highly important Gorham sterling pitcher chased with mythological faces, putti and various scrolling foliate patterns, the handle in the form of Pan with four sphinx figures supporting the base, all with elaborate and exquisite hand chasing and repousse throughout. Extremely fine original condition with original gilded interior.
Marks: Lion, Anchor, G (Gorham silver touch marks), EX. (Exhibition), Theodore B. Starr, 6 pint, Sterling, 1805, double circle touch mark (date mark for 1893)
Provenance: Private Collection, New York; Private Collection Florida from 1984 to 2009; directly descended in the family of Thomas H. Macy (founder of Nantucket) prior to 1984
Antonio Pineda Important Sterling Architectural Candlesticks c.1955-60
ANTONIO PIÑEDA (1919-2009) Taxco, Mexico
Important Architectural Candlesticks c.1955-60
Handwrought sterling silver in exaggerated tall rectangular forms with various size rectangular geometric elements attached as the base supports, 100 troy ounces total weight
Marks: Antonio Taxco (crown mark), 925, Mexican Eagle silver standard mark, Mexican circular mark, Hecho en Mexico
Provenance: Antonio Pineda, 1990
***According to Antonio Pineda, these are one pair of only three pair made!
Staffan Nilsson / Scandinavian Modern Sterling Pitcher 1992
STAFFAN NILSSON (b. 1949) Sweden
Pitcher 1992
Sterling silver, red acrylic
Marks: SNN P 925 S10
Staffan Nilsson’s work was included in the exhibition “Form and Function, Contemporary Swedish Silver,” the Swedish American Museum, Chicago, Oct. 12 – December 2, 2000.
H: 11 ½ “
Price: $8,000
*** A related teapot in sterling silver with a red acrylic handle can be found in the permanent collection of the Shanghai Museum and it is an innovative use red acrylic and sterling silver.
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