STERLING. Ball, Black & Co. Sterling Tureen.

An impressive Ball, Black & Co. sterling silver tureen, distinguished by its commanding proportions and richly sculptural ornament. The domed, removable cover is surmounted by an elegant ring form finial, while the tureen is further embellished with finely modeled ram’s head ring handles. The generously rounded body rises from a substantial, stepped circular foot and is enhanced by restrained bands of beading and applied ornament. The broad sides of the tureen are adorned with a central engraved stag passant. Stamped verso, "Ball, Black & Co 925/1000 New York". Accompanied by a 8 October 1979 appraisal from S. Wyler, Inc., 713 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, prepared for Mr. Roger K. Field, appraising the item for insurance purposes at a present-day fair market value of $2,000. The appraisal describes the item as an "Old American Silver Soup Tureen and cover, oval shape, beaded border with ram’s head ring handles, New York, circa 1860, Ball Black & Co.". Total approx. weight is 91.08 troy oz (gross). From a Kingston, NY estate. Dimensions: item measures approx. 15.50" w x 9.50" d x 13.50" h. Condition: Good, with minor dents/dings and light surface scratches. Please examine the provided photos to thoroughly evaluate each piece. Condition:, An impressive Ball, Black & Co. sterling silver tureen, distinguished by its commanding proportions and richly sculptural ornament. The domed, removable cover is surmounted by an elegant ring form finial, while the tureen is further embellished with finely modeled ram’s head ring handles. The generously rounded body rises from a substantial, stepped circular foot and is enhanced by restrained bands of beading and applied ornament. The broad sides of the tureen are adorned with a central engraved stag passant. Stamped verso, "Ball, Black & Co 925/1000 New York". Accompanied by a 8 October 1979 appraisal from S. Wyler, Inc., 713 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, prepared for Mr. Roger K. Field, appraising the item for insurance purposes at a present-day fair market value of $2,000. The appraisal describes the item as an "Old American Silver Soup Tureen and cover, oval shape, beaded border with ram’s head ring handles, New York, circa 1860, Ball Black & Co.". Total approx. weight is 91.08 troy oz (gross). From a Kingston, NY estate. Dimensions: item measures approx. 15.50" w x 9.50" d x 13.50" h. Condition: Good, with minor dents/dings and light surface scratches. Please examine the provided photos to thoroughly evaluate each piece. Est: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00

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