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International Silver Co

Bowl, Orrington Hotel, Oval Greek Key, Silver Soldered, Antique

Bowl, Orrington Hotel, Oval Greek Key, Silver Soldered, Antique

Regular price $170.00
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  • Pattern: Antique Hotel Bowl, Silver Greek Key
  • Made in: USA
  • Antique:  1923
  • Details:  There is wonderful history behind this beautiful bowl.  It is 'Hotel Ware' from International Silver Company, made for the Orrington Hotel in Evanston, IL.  The Orrington Hotel, (now owned by Hilton), was built in September 1923.  Named for Orrington Lunt, a well known philanthropist of the time and co-founder of Northwestern University.  This hotel is listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a member of the Historic Hotels of America.  This bowl has an intricate Greek Key pattern along the rim.  The bottom has several etched marks:  "Orrington, International Silver Co, Silver Soldered  05012 01, IN, 3399-11",  and a very small number 23 within a box.  We believe some of these numbers are part of the hotel's inventory tracking.  We also know that International Silver often engraved the year of manufacture in a box with a number, we deduct that the number 23 within a box on this piece is likely referring to the year this bowl was made, 1923, same year the hotel was opened.  Silver Soldered means the seams were soldered, it's silverplated but it's much stronger and durable than regular silverplate. If you choose to use this at your table, this is a deep bowl with high sides that will amply accommodate side dishes.  Also beautiful on its own as part of your treasured display of hotel ware.  This item qualifies for Free Shipping.
  • Materials:  Silverplate 
  • Dimensions:  9.75 inches Long, 7.5 inches Wide (at its widest point) and 2.0 inches Tall
  • Condition:  Antique - Used.  Very Good Condition.  As with all used silver and silverplated items, there are surface scratches visible, acceptable due to age/use/wear.  There are no dents, or signs of misuse/damage.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  All Sales Final. Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 
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