Fine Silver, Including Property from the Estate of Ethan D. Alyea, Jr. & the Indianapolis Museum of Art

Sturdy, attractive condition with minor surface scratches, polish residue and other surface wear which is normal for age and use. The inside lip of the lid has five very large dents which could easily be repaired but leave it presently slightly out of round. The lid with an engraved monogram at one side which might be a late-19th century edition and an engraved crest at the other side which is probably original. The liner probably not original and feels like sterling silver but is not marked with a silver standard mark, only an H pellet R mark. It is moderately scratched and with several dents on the interior. The tureen base sitting even and flat overall, with scattered polish residue but otherwise in good, attractive condition. A small dent near the monogram on one side; the monogram might be a late 19th century edition but the coat of arms appears original. Next to the monogram there is a faint, almost-invisible "ghost" of the word "The" suggesting that a presentation inscription was removed. One of the dolphin feet has a barely noticeable casting crack on its back where it is joined to the body; it is not visible from the front. That foot and the foot next to it are very slightly separating and not soldered to the body at their backs; again, not visible from the front. No other visible issues or repairs. The engraved motto above the coat of arms appears to read TRY AND TRYSTE; below the coat it reads NON MAIOR ALIO NON MINOR.