An American silver lidded tureen
1852
With maker's mark for William Gale & Son New York and dated, not marked for silver purity
The ovoid dish with scrolled acanthus and floral motifs, two handles, and a lid raised on a footed base, together with a gold washed ladle, personalized, 2 pieces
Tureen: 11.25" H x 15.25" W x 10" D; ladle: 13.75" L
100.45 oz. troy approximately

Each overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Each monogrammed. Likely coin silver. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.