Bailey, Banks & Biddle Set of 12 Sterling Silver Chargers/ Dinner Plates in Heavy Gage with Floral Motifs

Bailey, Banks & Biddle set of 12 sterling silver chargers or dinner plates, from the early 20th century, in extremely heavy gage, the wide borders engraved with floral motifs, urns, and other stylized curvilinear motifs. They measure 11 1/8'' in diameter (7'' excluding the border) by 2/3'' in height, weigh an impressive 304 troy ounces, and bear hallmarks and a monogram as shown. 

Bailey & Kitchen, as it was originally known, was founded in Philadelphia in 1832, by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey (1806-1854) and Andrew B. Kitchen (died 1850). The partnership was dissolved in November 1846. It was reformed with new partners as Bailey & Co. in 1841, and on March 1, 1878, again re-established as Bailey Banks & Biddle. After 1870, they resold silver from a variety of manufacturers. At the turn of the century, Bailey Banks & Biddle was commissioned by the U.S. government to update the Great Seal of the United States; its design today remains the official version of the seal.

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