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Lot 289

Sale 797 - Fine Furniture, Decorative Arts and Silver
Oct 13, 2020 9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$8,000 - 12,000
Price Realized
$8,750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

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An Important Chicago Silver Five-Piece Altar Set
William Nicholas Frederick (American, 1921-2012)

comprising a crucifix on stand, a pair of candlesticks, a chalice and a paten, the crucifix engraved To The Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Thomas Gregory Bugan R.I.P Presented to the Rev. Sherman S. Newman by Mrs. Thomas Bugan, November 7, 1971 to the reverse; the chalice and candlesticks bearing similar inscriptions to the undersides; together with an exhibition catalogue for Chicago Metalsmiths featuring the crucifix and further inscribed A Labor of Love. Best Wishes, William Frederick.
marked 'Hand Wrought' and 'Sterling' on undersides, the paten apparently unmarked
244 ozt 8 dwt weighable
Height of crucifix 25 1/2 x width 26 inches.

Mrs. Richard K. Juergens Jr., Fredericksburg, Virginia

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