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Oyster Tureen

Maker (American, founded 1831)
Datec. 1870
MediumSterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 × 11 3/4 × 7 1/2in. (19.1 × 29.8 × 19.1cm)
ClassificationsCULINARY ARTIFACTS
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2022.1.3.a-b
DescriptionA covered tureen of oval form with tapering, curving legs and upward-pointing handles. Lid with finial in the shape of a crown surmounted by a swan.
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