Description: Tiffany & Co silver footed waiter, of New York interest New York, circa 1887, ornate pierced gallery with handles and hairy-paw supports, centering GALLATIN armorial with motto: PRO PATRIA DEVOTI, underside engraved: Almy Goelet Gallatin from her Grandfather Albert Rolaz Gallatin, April 12th, 1887; underside marked: TIFFANY & CO, 9038-2731, STERLING; H2 1/2" L24 1/4" W18 3/4", and 142.0ozT
Provenance: New York collection
Literature: Matthews, John. COMPLETE AMERICAN ARMOURY AND BLUE BOOK (1903-1923); p.93
Other Notes: Mr. Albert Rolaz Gallatin (1800-1890) was a prominent New York banker. He presented this tray to his granddaughter Almy Goelet Gallatin (c. 1841-1917) upon her marriage to Howland Pell (b. 1856).