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Antique Ford & Tupper Gilded Age Sterling Silver Barrel Form Ice Bucket / Cooler

$5,950
£4,532.99
€5,226.72
CA$8,326.90
A$9,303.93
CHF 4,866.99
MX$114,095.99
NOK 62,190.85
SEK 58,973.40
DKK 39,009.81
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About the Item

A fine Gilded Age American figural ice bucket. By Ford & Tupper, the renowned 19th Century New York City silversmiths. In the faux bois form of a handled bucket or barrel. With a gilt washed interior & ice screen, stylized frost decoration to the rim, and 4 scroll feet. With an 'HLF' monogram to one side. Marked to the base for Ford & Tupper / 925 / Sterling. Ford & Tupper served a high-end New York clientle and was active into the 1860s and 70s. This ice bucket is simply a wonderful example of their high-level work! Date: 1867 - 1874 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: With visible scratches & marks throughout. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Ford & Tupper Marks: Ford & Tupper Fineness: Marked 925 & sterling for silver fineness. Measurements: Height: ca. 5 1/8 in. Diameter: ca. 7 in. Weight: ca. 640 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Ford & Tupper (Maker)
  • Similar to:
    Tiffany & Co. (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.13 in (13.04 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1867 - 1874
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. With visible scratches & marks throughout. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11202024170120DSAINVSSNO241stDibs: LU1610242409992

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