Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tray
Object Number:
INV.14529
Date:
1901
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 18 1/4 x 13 in. ( 2.9 x 46.4 x 33 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the base: " Elizabeth E Gilder/ June 30, 1901" in script
stamped: on the base: "S KIRK & SON CO/ 925/1000"
engraved: center: "E E G" engraved in script
Description:
Wrought silver tray; flat, oval base with concave sides and a wide flat, scalloped rim; rim all over repoussé chased with flowers and ferns; cast, applied, scroll band around the rim; interior of tray all over engraved with a square lattice pattern; foliate garland around an oval reserve in the center with the initials, "E E G" engraved in script; base engraved, " Elizabeth E Gilder/ June 30, 1901" in script; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
