We are offering for sale a silver plated, ferner with porcelain insert hallmarked the Warren Silver Plate Company. This mark was used by the Wm. A. Rogers Co. in 1901. The name came from the fact that the company was located on Warren Street in New York, New York. The ferner is engraved, “Gardner Bullard Week.” I searched the internet and discovered Gardner Bullard was born in Shrewsbury, Vermont on 9/27/1805. He married Diana Bullard and had they 6 children. He lived most of his life in New York and died on September 5, 1878 at the age of 72. He is buried in Maplehurst, NY. As he was a prominent figure in the community they must have had a dedication to his life after he passed away. The ferner measures 3.50 inches tall x 7.50 inches in diameter and rests on four cannon ball feet. A heavily embossed bottom rim is decorated with various leaves and flowers. The top rim has a similar embossed design but in a smaller scale. A cut out pattern decorates the middle. The white porcelain liner lifts in and out by means of two metal rings attached to it by metal hooks. Both pieces have drainage holes. There is some wear around the engraving and minimal wear around the base. The inside bottom of the ferner has spotted wear. The insert is in excellent condition and does not appear to have been used. Any dark spots are from background glare. A wonderful piece celebrating a prominent figure in his community and a wonderful ferner to display a plant in.   

Shipping in the USA is via USPS Ground Advantage Mail will be paid for by the buyer. Insurance is included. International shipping is via the E-bay International Shipping Program. We ship one day from receipt of payment whenever possible and will provide a tracking number. .  

We have been selling on E-Bay for 25 years. We polish, clean or have professionally polished all items prior to selling and make an honest effort to provide as accurate a description that we can of each item listed. We include many pictures of the item listed for our customers to review and help in the buying decision. My hubby is a fastidious packer and we have never had an item broken in transit. Please visit our E-bay store for other quality pieces. Thank you for looking.     

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