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Presentation Piece – Meriden Silverplate
| Categories | Presentation Piece |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | Marked on the base "Meriden Silver Plate Co, 2532". |
| Manufacturer | Meriden Silver Co. |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | Measures 2 ¾” high with a top diameter of 3" and the base diameter is 4 ½”. Weighs 1.7 pounds. |
Victorian era Meriden & Co. silverplated inkwell with heavily chased floral decoration. The inkwell has an elaborate all-over chased floral design in high relief.
A presentation piece, it is inscribed: Presented to [? Name] by His A.W.P.C.
Estimated value: $75
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