Jacobi & Jenkins Sterling Silver Butter Dish
1894-1908, Baltimore, Maryland, the tub-form dish with fitted domed lid and figural tulip finial, decorated all over with repousse flowers in the Baltimore taste, the interior with mazarin.
overall h. 5-3/4", dia. 5-1/4"; 18.70 t. oz.
Provenance: Private collection, Mobile, Alabama.

In overall good condition with no issues beyond some light surface bumps, wear and scrapes, the largest an 8mm scratch on the lower band. Nice detail. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.