Property of a Chicago Lady

Appearing in overall fairly good and stable condition. There is rubbing to the gilt decoration throughout, particularly at the handles, consistent with age and use. The interior of the dish with a pattern of moderate to heavy scratching, slight discoloration and a drip of white paint residue. There is an area of restoration along the lip of the dish at one side and an area of possible overpainting to one handle. The underside with light shelf wear consistent with age, use, and moving. 

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