MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1909

According to Larry Pristo's Martelé: Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, two meat dishes coded R/YD were made, both were part of three piece sets. The first, completed June 29, 1909 by John M. Sorum took 24 hours to produce and was chased by Herbert C. Lloyd for 73 hours at a cost of $120. The second, by Alfred J. Ottestad, took 23 hours to produce.