Collection of Seven American Sterling Silver Bread Plates

20th century, patterns including (3) with mark of Gorham, pattern 10 (6 1/8 in.); (3) International Lord Saybrook, pattern H413-9 (6 1/8 in.); and a single also with mark of International Silver Co., pattern H575 (6 in.). All without monograms.

19.75 total troy oz.

From the Historic Collection of Limestone University, Gaffney, South Carolina
Limestone College, now Limestone University, was founded in 1845 in Gaffney, South Carolina, by English-born Baptist minister Dr. Thomas Curtis and his son William. Originally established as the Limestone Springs Female High School, it was among the first women’s colleges in the nation and the very first in the state. The institution found its early roots in a former resort hotel near healing springs, later struggling due to the Civil War and Reconstruction. It revived in 1881 as the Cooper‑Limestone Institute, thanks to benefaction from industrialist Peter Cooper, and adopted the name Limestone College.

Overall good estate condition; some light scattered scratches; a few very minor dents.