1850 Superb Gale & Sons Coin Silver Hand Chased Covered Vegetable Serving Dish

Description

Presented is a fabulous American coin silver covered vegetable serving dish. This dish was made by William Gale & Sons, and is dated 1850. The lid of the dish is beautifully chased with classical scroll, floral, and foliate decoration, with four partially enclosed cartouches around the edge. None of the cartouches have ever been monogrammed. The handle of the lid is cast in the form of a laurel type wreath, which is quite detailed and well cast. The handles of the dish itself are cast in an appealing floral design, likewise very detailed and intricate in their casting. The rim of the dish as well as the foot have a handsome egg and dart design.
This piece is in great condition. There are a couple of dings here and there to the interior of the bottom portion, but nothing excessive or noticeable. There are no splits, no breaks, no dents, no monograms, no monogram removals, and no repairs.
This piece is stamped on the underside with the maker's mark for William Gale & Son, dated 1850, as well as the William Gale & Son name spelled out and the address 116 Fullton St, New York.
This piece measures about 12 1/4 by 7 1/2 by 6 3/8 inches, LxWxH.
This piece weighs 1338 grams or 47.2 regular ounces.
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