$700
Silverplated (likely silverplate on copper) tall tapered vase raised on a circular foot. Exterior engraved with lion and unicorn on sides of heraldic shield above ribbon that reads "VIRTUS AMNO VINCIT" (virtue/courage conquers all). Circular foot engraved "BISHOP GRAY INN" and back side of foot with "FROM BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA-CHURCH PALM BEACH FLORIDA MAY 20 1969". Height 18.1", diameter of top 7.3". Provenance: From the Collection of Mrs. Dorothy Edwards, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-06-07