MAKER'S MARK OF TIFFANY & CO., 1891-1902, NUMBERS OBSCURED BY RHODIUM PLATING
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AN AMERICAN RHODIUM-PLATED SILVER ASPARAGUS DISH
Maker's mark of Tiffany & Co., 1891-1902, numbers obscured by rhodium plating
Wave edge pattern, rounded rectangular, (lacking liner), with flaring and molded broad border, the border with panels of wavy fluted "onion" lobes, with acanthus band below, with two handles, all on four openwork vine bracket supports--14in. (37.4cm.) long, 39oz.
Lot Essay
Rhodium is a metallic element of the platinum family. It is a dense, strong metal which is non-corrosive, retains a bright finish and does not scratch easily.