#5026 • Historical/Military Related Dishware

Part of Fine and Decorative Arts | Day 3 | September 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $25.00

Status: Sold

Collection of historical/military related dishware and related items including; 1.) Shallow bowl measuring 7" in diameter by the Shenango China Co., New Castle PA. Bowl interior edge displays flag of a vice-admiral in the US Navy indicating use by an officer of that rank. 2.) Plate measuring 10" in diameter by the Shenango China Co., New Castle PA. Bowl displays blue anchor on edge of plate face. 3.) Covered silver plate dish measuring 8" x 6" x 3" in height. Lid marked "USN". Dish presents makers mark of the International Silver Co. and exhibits some tarnish. 4.) Pair of commemorative pewter bowls (c.1940/50's) measuring 5.25" in diameter and 2.25" in height. Rims of bowls exhibit stamped name "HMS Lydia" with broad arrow. The HMS Lydia is a fictional ship from C. S. Forester 's novel " The Happy Return " and in this book is Horatio Hornblower 's first frigate command. 5.) Late 19th century travelling set including; a.)Flat glass measuring 3.5" in height and 1.5" across at thinnest point. b.) bottle opener. c.) Fork/corkscrew combination. d.) knife (with chip to bone grip). All pieces housed in leather carrying case that exhibits some dryness to leather. 6.) Brass whale oil lamp measuring 4" in diameter and 5" in height. Lamp exhibits some wear. 7.) Small mug measuring 3" in diameter and 3.5" in height displaying transfer scene of battle of Monitor and Merrimac. Mug exhibits chip at bottom. Provenance: Charles Lekites Collection.