Tray: RMS NIAGARA

Maker
Walker and Hall
 Production date
1910-1920: http://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLAWALKER&HALLDATE.html
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Object detail

Description
Circular engraved silver tray with raised rim decorated with reeding and crossed ribbon motifs. Tray rests on four legs ornately moulded featuring palmettes, acanthus and scrolls. Text and monogram has been engraved on upper surface of tray. Five small round apertures present around body of tray. The dish is inscribed and reads "PRESENTED TO// THE HON. SIR. OWEN DIXON K.C.M.G// BY// J.R. WILLIAMS// SALVAGE SHIP "CLAYMORE// THIS PLATE WAS RECOVERED FROM THE BULLION ROOM// R.M.S. "NIAGARA"// SUNK IN 438 FEET OF WATER// AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE HAURAKI GULF N.Z".
Accession number
2011.81.2
Museum System ID
19578
Collection type
Objects
Classification
Food Service Tray
Household tray
Maker and role
Walker and Hall: Maker
Media/Materials
Electroplated NS: 0 - Whole
Measurement details
3D objects (HxWxD): H 40 x W 225 x D 225mm: 0 - Whole
Production place and notes
Sheffield, England, Great Britain, Europe
On display?
Not on display

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