Lot Essay
This entree dish was presented in 1939 to Benjamin Rush, a direct descendent of Dr. Benjamin Rush (1746-1813), signer of the Declaration of Independence and Surgeon General of the Continental army.
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PROPERTY OF A PHILADELPHIA FAMILY
A REGENCY SILVER COVERED ENTREE DISH
MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1815
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A REGENCY SILVER COVERED ENTREE DISH
MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1815
Oblong, the gadrooned rim with foliage at corners, the cover surmounted by an acanthus handle, each side of cover engraved with a coat-of-arms, the base engraved with a crest, the underside of base engraved with presentation inscription dated 1939 for Benjamin Rush, marked on body, cover and handle
12¾ in. (32.4 cm.) long; 68 oz. (2,121 gr.)
MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1815
Oblong, the gadrooned rim with foliage at corners, the cover surmounted by an acanthus handle, each side of cover engraved with a coat-of-arms, the base engraved with a crest, the underside of base engraved with presentation inscription dated 1939 for Benjamin Rush, marked on body, cover and handle
12¾ in. (32.4 cm.) long; 68 oz. (2,121 gr.)
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