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Tray

Object number90.69.6

Made by Grays

Date1839

MediumSilver

Credit LineEstate of Elizabeth Wray Wunder Firuski

DescriptionCircular, silver tri-footed presentation tray made in Ireland with American presentation front under eagle shield. Engraved inscription is to Michael Allen, Esq. of Pittsburg The over-all design is of leaves, flowers and shamrocks.DimensionsDia: 53. cm.
Inscriptions“PRESENTED / TO / Michael Allen, Esqr. / OF PITTSBURG, U.S. / FORMERLY OF LETTERKENNY, IRELAND. / BY HIS CREDITORS, / AS A TESTIMONIAL / OF THEIR HIGH OPINION OF / His Upright and Honorable Conduct / IN PAYING, IN FULL, / THE BALANCES OF THEIR RESPECTIVE ACCOUNTS, / Although previously discharged from all legal / obligations. / Signed on behalf of the Creditors at large, / Thomas Hughes, Langtrys & Herdman, / James McCleery / BELFAST, APRIL 1839.”

Related person Michael Allen

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