The oval serving dish with open-work sides of floral garlands and ribbons ; 

bead borders ; applied rope-twist handles ;  rams head on sides ; berry top finial ; on acanthus leaves and berries with hairy hooves.

There is a center crest Once held a glass bowl

I believe that this is Silver or Silverplate with Gold - See inside of cover

A colleague believes that it is plate - I am not an expert in Silver

There are no dents, warps or dings - No scratches observed but there may be superficial scratches from polishing over the years.   

This items should be professionally cleaned

 Measures approx as follows: Bottom tray is 11" length and 7 1/2" wide; Total Height with cover - 8 1/4" and 4" without cover

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