Large group banquet serving pieces & tableware, 20th c., (16) pieces, mostly silver plated banquet wares, incl. two pair pedestal serving platters or cake stands, 6.5"h x 15.5"dia and 3"h x 14"dia; two unassociated platter covers and a third cover, possibly from a samovar; and two ice buckets, one with lion's head ring handles, 10"h x 9.5"dia and the other with "The Manor" engraved underneath, 10"h x 9"dia; with, a large chafing dish with heavy ornate base, the fuel assembly marked "International Silver Co.". the pan marked "Towle", with fitted lid, approx. 12"h x 13"dia (overall, excl. handle); a smaller, assembled chafing dish, the components ill-fitting, 12"h x 11.5"dia (excl. handle); a rectangular covered dish, 3.75"h x 18"l x 12.25"w (incl. cover); a 2-arm candelabra with near pair candlesticks, 18.75"h x 17"w and 12"h x 6"dia; and a 4-arm candelabra centerpiece with heavily weighted base, 13.25"h x 19"dia

Provenance: Property from the collection of The Manor of West Orange, NJ, an historic landmark haute cuisine restaurant and luxury private event estate

Notes/Literature: The Manor has been renowned for over a half-century for its flawless culinary creations, impeccable service, and finely curated display showcases. Described by The New York Times as being "as close as one can get to perfection", it was greatly influential to the cultural trends of American fine dining as well as the growth in the popularity of lavish wedding receptions. From grand dinners hosted for Ronald Reagan to visits by Liza Minelli, Pheobe Snow, Stevie Wonder, and a long list of celebrities of their day, it was perpetually a spot to see and be seen. It has been featured in television and movie productions including "The Sopranos" and the major motion picture "Cadillac Records". Until its closing in July 2023, it was one of the country's "must visit" locations and will forever hold its mark in the history of American hospitality.

Fair, show heavy use, one low cake stand with bent foot rim--does not stand stable; "The Manor" ice bucket with heavily oxidized interior; _x000D_
the wooden handles loose, the pieces of the smaller chafing dish not fitting together well; the 2-arm candelabra with bent arms and bottom rim (wobbles); the 4-arm candelabra with 2 arms separated and inserted loose into base, a third loose and can be separated from base **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.