FOUR GOLD RIMMED PLATES FROM THE RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (PRESIDENT 1877-1881) PRESIDENTIAL GAME PATTERN SERVICE

HAVILAND & CO., 1884 - 1889

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FOUR GOLD RIMMED PLATES FROM THE RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (PRESIDENT 1877-1881) PRESIDENTIAL GAME PATTERN SERVICE
HAVILAND & CO., 1884 - 1889
Comprising: Ptarmigan's Batus, California Quail, Rice or Reed Bird and The Prairie Hen.
Each 9 in. diameter (4)

Lot Essay

Theodore R. Davis designed twelve scenes for the game service which is presented on coup-shaped plates with full surface illustrations comprising the plates. Each of his choices are thoroughly discussed in a booklet produced by Davis to accompany the Hayes service, reprinted in Klapthor, Appendix I.

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