An Italian Silver Pumpkin-Form Box Retailed by Tiffany & Co.

Fratelli Cacchione, Milan, 20th Century

together with a pair of Mexican silver-plate pumpkin-form boxes.
the largest example stamped 'ITALY,' '.925,' 'TIFFANY & CO.,' 'F.C' and 'STERLING'; one of the Mexican examples stamped 'HECHO EN MEXICO'
89 ozt 12 dwt weighable
Height of tallest pumpkin 16 3/4 inches.

Property From The Estate of Edwin L. Cox, Dallas, Texas

The weight provided in the description of this lot references the weight of the larger pumpkin alone; the two smaller examples are silver-plate and have thus not been included in this measurement.

The two smaller pumpkins having patterns of tarnish to their exterior surface, bright interiors. The lids fit securely on each. The larger pumpkin also exhibiting some patterns of tarnish to the surface and light surface scratching to the interior rim of the bowl and lid. No apparent significant dents or scratches to the three examples. Additional images available upon request.

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Mr. Horn joined the firm in 2009 and has directed numerous sales of important collections, including those of Lilly Pulitzer, Lord Anthony and Lady Jacobs, Lars Bolander, Casa de Sueños in Miami Beach, and Villa Massei in Lucca, Italy. He has also achieved record results for consignments from prominent institutions, including the Toledo Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Minnesota Historical Society. Mr. Horn is a member of the Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute of Chicago and is an alumnus of the Attingham Trust.

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An Italian Silver Pumpkin-Form Box Retailed by Tiffany & Co.

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