Lot 771
U. S. Coin Glass: Hors d'Oeuvres or Pickle Dish. Central Glass Co., of Wheeling, W. Virginia, c. 1892. The dish consists of a fairly deep plate, of lobed shape, which is divided into four compartments. At the center, and integral to this is a small vase or cup for holding toothpicks or prongs. The dish with the usual rich ornamentation of moldings and fluting. The walls of the plate set with fronts and reverses of 6 Morgan dollars, the cup with 4 Seated Liberty quarters, all dated 1892. As usual, the coins are frosted. Dish very good, with occasional modest chip. Length: 8-3/4"; Height: 5-1/4". Rare shape.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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