Lot Essay
Francis H. Gregory (1789-1866) served the U.S. Navy from 1809 to 1862, ultimately achieving the rank of rear-admiral.
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MARK OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1864
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AN AMERICAN SILVER COMMEMORATIVE ENTREE DISH AND COVER
MARK OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1864
Oval-shaped, the domed cover with beaded borders and applied with a hinged cannon-form finial, engraved 'Presented to Rear Admiral Francis H Gregory U.S.N. for Valuable Services Rendered to his Country, 1864', marked under base, 356/469
11 in. (28 cm.) long; 48 oz. 10 dwt. (1,518 gr.)
MARK OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1864
Oval-shaped, the domed cover with beaded borders and applied with a hinged cannon-form finial, engraved 'Presented to Rear Admiral Francis H Gregory U.S.N. for Valuable Services Rendered to his Country, 1864', marked under base, 356/469
11 in. (28 cm.) long; 48 oz. 10 dwt. (1,518 gr.)