A Ball, Black & Co. Silver Two-Handled Tray, attributed to John R. Wendt, New York, circa 1865. Marks: BALL, BLACK, & CO.,...

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A Ball, Black & Co. Silver Two-Handled Tray, attributed to John R. Wendt, New York, circa 1865
Marks: BALL, BLACK, & CO., E.G & B, 950/1000
1 x 32 x 19-1/2 inches (2.5 x 81.3 x 49.5 cm)
146.85 troy ounces

The tray, oval in shape, with stepped border, flanked by two handles with scrolled acanthus and foliate motifs, with surface depicting a finely engraved scene of men working horses, inscribed Emma Bridge Seeberger to top of border and Silver Wedding to bottom of border.



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