Presented is a fabulous antique American sterling silver covered serving dish. This piece dates to the late 1800s or early 1900s and was retailed by Bigelow, Kennard & Co, who possibly also made the piece. The dish is made in a classic design featuring beautifully hand chased floral and foliate scrollwork throughout its surface. The handles at the sides and on the lid are separately cast and applied, done in a very detailed branch form. The dish rests on four bun form feet. Curiously, the dish has a removable interior rim that we don't really understand the purpose of, but rest assured it is also sterling silver. The dish is quite a large size and would make a very practical as well as eye-catching addition to any table setting.
This piece is in excellent condition. There are no splits, no dents, no monograms, no monogram removals, and no repairs.
The dish is stamped sterling on the underside, as well as the mark for Bigelow, Kennard & Co, Boston.
The dish measures about 12 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches, LxWxH (including the lid).
This piece weighs 1174 grams or 41.4 regular ounces.
