MCM New York's World's Fair "Peace Through Understanding" Platter / Tray '64

A large MCM stoneware platter / serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk circa 19780s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 16.75"W 14"D ...

A nice MCM sunburst "Potter's Wheel" stoneware platter by Denby Pottery of England, circa 1970s. The platter is in very good vintage condition with no chi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, large Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co serving tray with the Globe stamp placing the piece as being made and Exhibited at the World's Fair Chicago 1893 This truly is a piece of history, never have I before owned a piece that was exhibited and made especially for the World's fair, it is a complete honour to handle it, there is a history written below The detail is never ending as you can see in the pictures, it is unrestored, I can have it professionally polished by my silversmith in London should the new owners wish but to be honest, it looks amazing as it is Dimensions Width:- 36.2cm Depth:- 28cm Weight:- 1105 grams The World's Columbian Exposition (also known as the Chicago World's Fair) was a world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. The centerpiece of the Fair, held in Jackson Park, was a large water pool representing the voyage Columbus took to the New World. Chicago had won the right to host the fair over several other cities, including New York City, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis. The exposition was an influential social and cultural event and had a profound effect on American architecture, the arts, American industrial optimism, and Chicago's image The layout of the Chicago Columbian Exposition was, in large part, designed by John Wellborn Root, Daniel Burnham...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8"W...