AN AMERICAN STERLING SILVER RETICULATED BREAD TRAY, BY HOWARD & CO, MARKED, NEW YORK, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, of oval form and a broad undulating pierced border of flat stylized curling vines, within a rim of floral clusters alternating scrolling acanthus flanking waved foliate and dripping rocaille open pendants, suspending blossoming garlands above graduated round-tipped bands bordering a deeply scalloped and slightly domed base, verso stamped "HOWARD & CO.," and clockwise "J6IN," "NEW YORK / 1903," "1160 H," height: 3 1/8", width: 16 1/8", depth: 12 3/4", total approximate weight: 29.166 oz t.

Good condition with expected light surface wear from use, otherwise no discernible issues.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."