Pedestal Serving Dish

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Pedestal Serving Dish

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.85.17

Description

This is a silver-plated pedestal serving dish. Decorations and embellishments include two profiles: one of a solider and the other of a woman. The stylized leaf border follows the Classical theme of the two decorative medals. There is a central monogram of "M.W." Dishes of this style served many purposes, including holding small servings during a meal, or use as a decorative piece to receive mail or keys. Marked 'STERLING'.

Location

Room

Dining Room

Building

The Big House

Ohio State Park

Malabar Farm State Park