Dish

Description:

Eight-paneled, circular filigree dish on pedestal base with central knop and domed circular foot. Flower- and fruit-patterned overlays of thin solid strips are applied on the top and bottom sides of the filigreework. Everted, undulating edge has an plain applied rim; beaded ribs separate panels. Domed boss at bottom center is inscribed "LC / to / CK". No other marks. Dish, pedestal stem and foot are separate parts that screw together.

Date Made: 1875-1900

Previous Owner: Pell, Alfred Duane

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: EuropeUnited States

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Domestic Life, Domestic Furnishings

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.60.0347Catalog Number: 60.0347Accession Number: 225282

Object Name: dish

Physical Description: silver (overall material)silver wire (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3 3/8 in x 8 3/8 in; 8.5725 cm x 21.2725 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-f1d9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_300935

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