1865 MERIDEN B COMPANY AESTHETIC CRYSANTEMUM FRET CUT CONSOLE GALA CENTERPIECE

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1865 MERIDEN B COMPANY AESTHETIC CRYSANTEMUM  FRET CUT CONSOLE GALA CENTERPIECE
The Chrysanthemum is a delightful and versatile flowering plant popular with home gardeners and florists alike. Boasting numerous cultivars grown around the world today, the flower is steeped in history and meaning in the language of flowers. Here we’ll take you through everything you need to know about Chrysanthemum flower meaning and symbolism, their history and origins, uses and benefits, popular types and common colors, plus learn about their cultural significance around the world.
John Steinbeck's short story "The Chrysanthemums" is about a proud, strong woman named Elisa Allen who feels frustrated with her present life. Her frustration stems from not having a child and from her husband's failure to admire her romantically as a woman. The only outlet for her frustration is her flower garden where she cultivates beautiful chrysanthemums. Steinbeck uses chrysanthemums as symbols of the inner-self of Elisa and of every woman
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MERIDEN BRITANNIA COMPANY - Meriden CT
Organized in 1852 by Horace C. and Dennis C. Wilcox. Meriden Britannia Company officers were among the leaders in the formation of the International Silver Company in 1898.
M.B. & Co (International )marks used until the 1930's
Impressive original large piece a part of the original Meriden Britannia collection from 1868 , quality extreme detail an substantial plating to the strong solid manufacture to  the framed curvaceous oblong body, solid ornamental bunch of chrysanthemum on each corner and shaping the feet, fret cut sides mirrored center,  excellent piece perfect for a large console or centerpiece on a gala table just breathtaking scarce rare piece very sought after by avid collectors 17 1/2" long by 8" and shy 3.0
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