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Tray

Object Details

Description
Silver-gilt or vermeil, flat oval tray with piercework gallery having a die-rolled band of pointed leaves and single buds at rim and beading below; four cast tab feet each have an anthemion outlined by split scrolls with rosettes. Oval brass tag stamped "3325" is wired to gallery. Underside struck with three hallmarks; and one mark on gallery exterior at center of long side. Part of a five-piece service, DL*59.2346A-E.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Cahier, Jean-Charles
date made
1819 - 1838
Credit Line
Gift of Colonel William E. Shipp
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 1/2 in x 13 3/8 in x 9 1/2 in; 3.81 cm x 33.9725 cm x 24.13 cm
Object Name
tray
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