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Calling Card Tray

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MAKERS The Kalo Shops, 1900–1970; M.R.L. Freshel, 1865–1948
MEDIUM Silver, amethyst inset
  • Place Made: Park Ridge, Illinois, United States
    • DATES 1905–1914
    DIMENSIONS 3/8 x 8 1/16 x 5 in. (1 x 20.5 x 12.7 cm)
    MARKINGS Stamped on bottom: "STERLING / HAND BEATEN / AT / KALO SHOPS / PARK RIDGE / ILLS."
    SIGNATURE no signature
    INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 1989.181.9
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Clay Lancaster
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Rectangular, slightly dished tray with an applied narrow rim and asymmetrical borders. The widest border at right is set with a rectangular cabochon amethyst. CONDITION: Excellent, some scratches and discoloration on surface.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
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