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.
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.
Object number1999.90.131
MarkingsThe underside of the tray has three marks, one over the other. The first is "T. STEELE". The second is a lion facing left, an anchor, and the letter "G" all in a line. The third mark is "COIN".InscribedThe initials "W. G." are engraved in the center of the tray.Subject Terms
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