Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Footed Well & Tree Meat Platter Tray in Louis XVI Pattern

Shreve & Co. sterling silver well and tree meat platter, standing on 4 legs, in Louis XVI pattern, the rim adorned with pierced motifs and wreaths, from the early 20th century. It measures 21'' in length by 15 1/2'' in depth by 1 2/3'' in height, weighs 63 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks as shown. 

Shreve & Company is an established retailer of jewelry, from timepieces to diamonds, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Incorporated in 1894 by George Rodman and Albert J. Lewis, it is considered the oldest commercial establishment in San Francisco. The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society has the silver spade used by San Francisco Mayor James Rolphe at the groundbreaking for city hall and the civic center, and other objects made by Shreve & Co. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds a Shreve goblet in its permanent collection.

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