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Silver two handled presentation tea tray, r . & w. wilson, philadelphia, circa 1875, Oval with bead and gadroon border, twin loop and "

Silver two handled presentation tea tray r . & w. wilson, philadelphia, circa 1875 Oval with bead and gadroon border, twin loop and "turned" handles, scroll engraved tray with inscription "To the Centennial Treasurer of the City of Philadelphia, 1876," four bun feet. Oval form with gadroon and beaded border, "C" shaped handles with flattened balland leaf molded center, leaf-scroll engraved tray with center engraved presentation "To The Centennial Treasurer of the City of Philadelphia 1876", four bun feet. . L 26 1/2 in., Weight 92 oz. PROVENANCE: This tray may have been presented to the Treasurer of the Centennial Board of Finance, Philadelphia businessman and civic leader, Frederick Fraley (1804-1901).