Group of Mostly Silver-plated Tableware

Description:

Group of Mostly Silver-plated Tableware, with a group of Whiting Manufacturing Co. "Imperial Queen" sterling silver flatware, most inscribed "Aztec," including a meat platter two covered serving dishes, an oval tray, a coaster, dinner knives with bone handles, Gorham silver-plated tablespoons and serving pieces, approx. total 31.5 troy oz.

Provenance: The Aztec was built in 1902 as a private steam yacht for A.C. Burnage. Burnage leased the ship to the US Navy for use during WWI. After the war, the Aztec was restored to a civilian yacht before being purchased for the Royal Canadian Navy in 1931. There she was assigned to anti-submarine patrols and convoy escorts during WWII.
Estimate $200-300


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