Tray
ManufacturerProbably manufactured by
Gorham & Company
(American, 1852 - 1865)
ManufacturerPossibly manufactured by
J. Gorham & Son
(American, 1841 - 1850)
ManufacturerPossibly manufactured by
Gorham & Thurber
(American, 1850 - 1852)
RetailerSold by
T. Steele
(American)
Date1848-1865
MediumCast coin silver with engraved decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 10 1/8in. (25.7cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Allyn Goodwin Smith, Jr.
Object number1999.90.131
DescriptionCast coin silver tray consisting of a shallow well, curved sides, and a narrow rim. The rim has a band of projecting lobes, each surrounded by an arch and flanked by a narrow projecting line. The center of the tray is engraved with the initials "WG"; this is is surrounded by four concentric bands of finely engraved straight and undulating lines. The tray is lightly scratched on the top and on the underside.
Status
Not on view
