American/Continental, late 19th century, presentation piece with scrolled handles and hand painted scenes, painted under one handle "M.M.P/ Apr. 18. 1894." (for Mary Mead Platt), double headed eagle under other handle, signed "H.M.M." on bottom, 9 x 10 in.; round footed planter,"RS/Prussia" stamp on bottom, 4 x 9 in., Provenance: Descended in the Meade Family, St. Petersburg, Virginia, North Carolina; Private Collection, North Carolina
Condition
dated piece with minor gilt wear, R.S. Prussia with light interior stains, minor wear to decoration