Museum Collections

Wrought silver presentation asparagus dish; rectangular dish with raised and flared sides, low in the centers, high at the corners; corners of the base are depressed to hold a tray; cast, foliate band applied to the sides and large cast foliate scrolls applied to the corners; seated on four Greek key feet with sunflower knees; center engraved, "Hugh J. Grant/Sept. 10th 1898/ from/ J. L Connell. A. N. Brady/ F. P. Olcott. W. H. Bailey" in script; small rectangular tray with rounded corners set into the dish; sides raised with cast, applied foliate bands around the rim; two cast, applied, squared foliate handles; seated on four hollow cast ball feet; four pierced cartouches in the corners with engraved foliate and scroll decoration connecting them; engraved in the center, "Hugh J. Grant." in script; makers' marks on the bases.