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Tea Set

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Fork

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Dish

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)
Retailer: Hayden Brothers & Co. (American, active ca. 1852 - 1855)

Cheese scoop

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Asparagus tongs

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Salver

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Silent butler, "Jenny Lind" pattern

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Basket

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Large ladle

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Caster Set and Frame

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Knife

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)
Maker: Henry B. Stanwood and Company (w. c. 1853 - 1861)

Punch Ladle

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Cup

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Two salt dishes

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Baby Cup

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Macaroni Server

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

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