A SILVER BUTTER DISH

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A SILVER BUTTER DISH
MAKER'S MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1871

Domed oval, on spreading oval base, with two strapwork handles with stiff leaf and matted scroll joins, with cast pendant game, the rim applied with multi-beaded band, the finial formed as a cap of maintenance with a lion passant crest with a beaded band, with pierced liner, marked under base--length over handles 7¾in.
(23oz. 10dwt.)