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Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 172

English Silver Plate Meat Cover and Tray

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

early/mid 19th century, fused plate dome top meat cover, dart and egg board, scroll handle, let in shield on one side, opposite side with heraldic device of bull and crown, marks for J. Dixon & Sons., 12-3/4 x 20-1/4 in.; with well and tree two handle tray, egg and dart border, hot water well, bun feet, marks for Elkington, Mason, & Co., 25 in.

Provenance: Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Acquisitions Fund

Condition

top with loss to plate, dents and wear; tray replated with numerous dents, deep scratches, wear and loss to plate, both with accession marks