Rare GORHAM Sterling FIGURAL FOX Centerpiece Bowl Aesop's Fables 40 oz

Description

An antique sterling silver boat shaped centerpiece bowl with silver gilt applied figural fox on cast applied vines and grapes. The theme most likely based on Aesop's Fables having the fox eye the bunch of grapes just out of reach. The workmanship by Gorham is extremely fine and intricate and the interior is gold washed. Marked with the Gorham logo on the base and the retailer George Shreve & Co. of San Francisco, CA. The base has the date letter of 1870.
Weight 40.2 troy oz.
Height 13"  Excellent condition with the gilding intact, no dents or damage.
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