TWO PIECES OF AMERICAN STERLING SILVER HOLLOWWARE: A SERVING BOWL AND A SHAPED CIRCULAR TRAY ,Circa 1890. Melon-reeded bowl, by Whiting Co., has pierced trailing, leafy vine border with floral blossoms, 10"diameter.; along with a bright polished tray with recessed center has wide tray with applied high-relief scrolling leaves, volutes and flowerheads, 12 3/4" diameter. Retailed by J.E. Caldwell, Philadelphia, PA. - Total weight: 29.6 ounces. Estimate $300-400
PROVENANCE: Taney and Meigs families of Maryland and Pennsylvania, by descent
