AN AMERICAN COIN SILVER WAITER . Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1860. Marks: (lion-anchor-G), 600...

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AN AMERICAN COIN SILVER WAITER
Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1860
Marks: (lion-anchor-G), 600, SHREVE STANWOOD & CO.
10-3/8 x 11-1/8 x 7-1/4 inches (26.4 x 28.3 x 18.4 cm)
33.27 troy ounces (without glasses)

The waiter with cast classically draped figures on plinth to either end, central cross-form handle with lion's mask to either side inscribed Isabella Dickson June 14, 1868, bright-cut base holds six associated glasses each within pierced holder with beaded frame, side with engraved arcade design and central medallion front and back, detachable figures, handle and medallions. Originally retailed by the Shreve, Stanwood & Co., Boston, Massachusetts.


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