Tray

Object/Artifact

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Boscobel House and Gardens

Name/Title

Tray

Entry/Object ID

S 66.2

Description

George III Sheffield Plate oval two handled tea tray: with "SMD" cypher and design of tree and branch. Wood base, faded baize cover.

Category

Silver

Acquisition

Accession

S 66.2

Source or Donor

Department of Parks, City of New York

Acquisition Method

Loan

Credit Line

On Loan from Department of Parks, City of New York

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1800

Place

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Engraved Monogram

Transcription

SMD

Material/Technique

Engraved

Dimensions

Height

1-1/4 in

Width

29-3/8 in

Depth

19 in

Material

Silver plate, Wood, Baize

Condition

Notes

Silver worn away around edges of surface, baize on the bottom of the tray is worn and missing in areas

Provenance

Notes

An original Dyckman Family Possession, c.1800 On loan, from The City of New York, Dept. of Parks, 1966