34009. (presentation silverplate tray and note card holder) Christofle of France, Albi Collection, Silver-Plated Large Double-Handle Tray. Raytheon Company.
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34009. (presentation silverplate tray and note card holder) Christofle of France, Albi Collection, Silver-Plated Large Double-Handle Tray. Raytheon Company.
- (presentation silverplate tray and note card holder) Christofle of France, Albi Collection, Silver-Plated Large Double-Handle Tray. Raytheon Company. 12 ½” x 16 ½”. Heavy weight 4 lbs. 8 oz. . c.1997. Hallmarked.
Tray is designed in France and manufactured in the USA by the noted silver purveyor. Their advertising notes that: “From elegant classic pieces such as an Albi tray to the refined Perles frame, to the delightfully unexpected vintage finds, you’ll discover the perfect gift to impress and delight. Whether you’re giving a special present or enhancing your own space, Christofle’s offerings bring unparalleled craftsmanship and style to every moment.”
This tray is beautifully engraved: “Dennis J. Picard, Chairman of the Board of Raytheon Company, hereby certifies that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of said Corporation duly called and held on December 17, 1997, the following preamble and vote were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Charles F. Adams has served Raytheon Company as a Director for fifty-five years, including sixteen years as President and eleven years as Chairman of the Board, and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors accepts with sincere regret Charles F. Adams’ retirement as member of the Board.
NOW THEREFORE, it is VOTED: That the Board for itself, the stockholders, officers and employees of Raytheon Company express to Charles F. Adams their deep appreciation for the dedication and attention he has given the affairs of the Company, for his faithful attendance at meetings and for the wisdom, broad experience and sound judgement which he contributed to the Board’s proceedings.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand as such Chairman of the Board of said Raytheon Company this seventeenth day of December 1997.
[signed] Dennis J. Picard Chairman of the Board.”
With 13 additional signatures of members of the Board of Directors engraved.
Price of this item before engraving is $1,310 on the Christofle current web site. Some light tarnishing and light abrasion to surface. Still a beautiful and valuable piece.
Also included is a lovely silverplate two-part note card holder in original lined case by MarVie, 211 Rue Saint-Honore, Paris. Case measures 10 ¾” long by 4” high and is divided into two cases, one for note sheets and one for envelopes. The case id beautifully engraved for “Charles Adams”. Lot 2 items. (VG+). $245.