$2,489
Tiffany & Co. Sterling "American Indian" Serving Spoon, patented by Charles Grosjean in 1885, depicting Scalp Dance figural terminal, with teardrop bowl, heel of bowl with cast buffalo head, engraved with Native American style geometrics, monogrammed to back of bowl, lg. 8 in., approx. 2 troy oz. Note: For other examples of "American Indian," see Tiffany Silver Flatware, 1845-1905: When Dining Was an Art , by Hood, Berlin & Wawrynek: Antique Collectors' Club, 1999, p. 259-260. goldwash worn almost all away, with traces remaining at top of bowl to front, and back of shield of dancer figure. age/usage surface wear, ding to edge of bowl. monogrammed L.G.M.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-10-03
