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MIXED METAL PITCHER GORHAM ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER 1879 JAPANESE DRAGONFLY DANCE

$ 4641.12

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Pattern: MIXED METAL
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: Gorham
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Breathtaking Museum Quality OLD MIXED METAL PITCHER 'Dragonfly Dance', solid STERLING silver, handmade by Gorham in 1879! Preserved in GREAT condition. Clean and Shiny, please read condition description for further details.
  • Style: MIXED METAL STERLING PITCHER JAPANESQUE
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Age: 1850-1899

    Description

    Dear Silver Collectors!
    Lifetime opportunity!  A local collector is downsizing one of the most important silver collections from the West Coast.
    This is your chance to have real antique
    Japanesque 'Dragonfly
    Dance'
    mixed metal Pitcher by Gorham, 1879
    !
    For your consideration an
    Absolutely Stunning Sterling Silver Pitcher (925) with MIXED metal, copper or brass, Hand-hammered. Full-sized, extremely rare!
    Maker/Marks/Pattern:
    Gorham Sterling (Est 1831), Marked 'L' for 1879.
    Made by the legendary GORHAM in 1879, PROPERLY MARKED with DATE MARK "L". Preserved in excellent condition through 142 years.
    The item's design is JAPANESQUE (Japanese).  The pitcher has copper/brass or other metal gold-colored DRAGONFLIES and FLOWERS on the torso, two LEAVES from the same metal on the handle. 8 (eight) mixed metal objects in total.
    Highly collectible!  A few examples of the similar items sold on major auction houses:
    Weight:
    766
    grams or 27 Ounces!
    Dimensions:
    Very Solid!
    The pitcher has a length of 7 and 1/2 inches inches (190mm) long, it stands 7 and 1/2 inches (190mm) tall.
    Condition:
    Preserved in FANTASTIC condition! Hand-hammered and antique (1879, 142 y.o.), there are some lightest scratches and light patina, there is an engraving at the bottom of the item made in 1879, one shallow dent on the handle, a few microscopic dents at the bottom inside  - invisible (!), just mention all that to be on the safe-side. NO repairs or removals, Clean and Shiny Sterling, Mixed metal is in excellent original condition. It's truly museum treasure and rare deli for high-end silver collectors!
    Authenticity:
    100% Original Authentic Items. My pictures are always real item - and always high quality - so you can imagine you item best way. I will refund 100% value, if my items are not authentic. So, please bid with ABSOLUTE confidence.
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    Shipping:
    FREE SHIPPING (Continental USA)!
    RETURNS:
    Satisfaction guaranteed and we have unconditional returns for the US buyers! However, due to the paypal policy of the non-refunding fees, we are requesting
    5% restocking fees
    that covering our loss. No exceptions! Thanks for understanding!
    WORLDWIDE shipping!
    I ALWAYS HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING!!!
    Please read Terms and Conditions carefully.
    - Ask ALL questions prior to bidding!
    - I reserving the right to cancel any unwanted bids. Payment is due within 7 days of auction close, or email me to discuss.
    - AZ buyers will pay state taxes.
    - I try to describe my items in detail and honestly. All items are sold as-is, so ask your questions before bidding. Refunds are accepted if I have misrepresented something, however, please email me first to discuss problems or possible returns. I do want everyone to be satisfied with my auctions, the same way I want to be satisfied with my Ebay purchases too.
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