Rare Mauser sterling grape stand and shears, First half 20th c., American, marks for the Mauser Mfg. Co., the shallow dish with scalloped rim, issuing a faux bois stem supporting six scrolling branches, five ending in grape cluster-form clips, and supporting a pair of sterling grape shears cast with grape vines, marks for Gorham, the bowl stamped "Sterling 925" and numbered 3232, 15"h x 10"dia, approx. 35.8ozt

Provenance: A Private Collection: Forest Hills, NY

Good, overall oxidation, surface scratches, bowl monogrammed **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.