Shepherd and Boyd, Albany, NY
Date:
c. 1815
Maker:
Shepherd and Boyd, Albany, NY
Dimensions:
23 1/2 L (excluding handles) x 16 1/2 W
Materials:
Silver
Marks:
Marked on underside of handle, in finely serrated rectangle, two times: SHEPHERD & BOYD
Credit:
Gift of Margaret Farrell (Mrs. George W.) Lynch
Accession Number:
1963.59
Comments:
The Albany firm of Shepherd and Boyd made silver tea sets and flatware, as well as jewelry, fancy hardware and even lamps. This serving tray, or "waiter," belonged to John Tayler, who held a number of important New York offices including governor.
