Presentation Tea Tray

Accession number 63.146.1

Unique identifier MNY39436

Description Silver-plated oval tea tray, part of a five piece hot-beverage service, edged with beading that continues around spool handles, sides splayed and pierced, upper surface engraved with concentric bands of Greek key, and stylized S-scroll ornament creating reserve for inscription. Inscription: Engraved on obverse: PRESENTED / TO / Noah L. Farnham / BY / the Active and Honorary members of / MUTUAL / HOOK and Ladder Co. / No. 1 / NEW-YORK, May 7th / 1855. Mark: Attached to tray is plaquette with oval shield supported by lion and unicorn beneath legend: JAMES DIXON & SONS / SHEFFIELD. Engraved on one handle: [crown] / BV / I 99.

Dated 1855

Inscription / technical details "Presented to Noah L. Farnham by The Active and Honorary Members of Mutual Hook & Ladder Co. No. I, N.Y. May 7th, 1855"

Object Type coffee service, tea service, tray

Medium silver (metal), silver plate

Physical dimensions L: 29 3/4 in. W: 20 in.

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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