An American Silver Asparagus Dish and Liner, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1895

shaped rectangular, the rim with flowerheads spaced by scrolls and the corners with shells flanked by leafy foliage, raised on four claw and ball feet, underside engraved with inscription: Florence Adele Sloane from Williams Proudfit Burden June 6th 1895, the conforming lift-out liner pierced with scrolls, marked on undersides and numbered 13386-6641

a little wear to liner, overall good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Florence Adele Vanderbilt Sloane was the great-granddaughter of Commodore Vanderbilt and daughter of Emily Vanderbilt Sloane of Elm Court in Lenox, Mass.  She married James A. Burden, Jr. on June 6th, 1895, in Lenox; the New York Times article reported, "the wedding was notable in that it brought to Lenox a large number of representatives of the best society of the land."   The bride's trousseau was estimated at $40,000 and her jewels at over $700,000; the mansion built for the couple in 1902 by Whitney Warren still survives at 7 East 91st Street.