Gorham Sterling Silver Presentation Platter
Gorham Sterling Silver Presentation Platter, date mark for 1906, no. A4529, engraved presentation "DR. JAMES H. SHORTER/In Memory of his able Professional Services to me/VARINA JEFFERSON DAVIS/1906.", reeded border, engraved script monogram, 21 1/8 in. x 14 1/4 in., wt. 90.80 troy ozs. Note: Varina Davis (b. 1826, Natchez, MS., d. 1906, New York) was the second wife of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy.
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Gorham Sterling Silver Presentation Platter, date mark for 1906, no. A4529, engraved presentation "DR. JAMES H. SHORTER/In Memory of his able Professional Services to me/VARINA JEFFERSON DAVIS/1906.", reeded border, engraved script monogram, 21 1/8 in. x 14 1/4 in., wt. 90.80 troy ozs. Note: Varina Davis (b. 1826, Natchez, MS., d. 1906, New York) was the second wife of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy.
Condition Report: If Condition is NOT stated in the description of the lot, the absence of a condition report does not indicate the lot is free of damage or condition issues. Available Condition Reports will appear as an additional image. Condition Reports and photographs may be requested on items until the Wednesday prior to the auction. Bid accordingly. All sales are final, no returns are accepted on the basis of condition.