(3) Large American Silverplate Serving Trays, Wilcox, Towle & Friedman Co.

Lot description

(lot of 3) Large American silverplate serving trays, each with maker's mark underfoot, including: (1) Towle Silversmiths, in the "Grand Duchess" pattern, having raised border with flowers and scroll motifs, conforming chased design centering vacant cartouche, rising on four feet, marked 6955 underfoot, approx 30 3/8"l, 20 3/8"w; (1) Wilcox, of scalloped rectangular form, with chased foliate scrollwork, approx 23.75"l, 17"w; (1) Friedman Silver Company, having dual scrolled handles with applied acanthus leaves, gadrooned trim, approx 22"l, 12.5"w; 24lbs total Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas