Silver waiter, made by Reed & Barton. Rectangular waiter tray with raised edge and two cast handles; large body decorated with lilies over band depicting cherubs in chariots pulled by antelopes, butterflies and ostriches. Engraved with "Presented to Denis Galligan by a group of his friends at the G.A.R. fair November 18th 1875" in center top.
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Reed & Barton
Date made
circa 1875
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PEOPLE: Galligan, Denis Galligan, Edward Galligan, T.F., G.A.R. Smithsonian Reed and Barton, SUBJECTS: Silver Animals Nature G.A.R.