Holland Society Of N.y. Souvenir Tray, 1855-1910

Cast bronze three-sided tray with rounded corners with four groups of gingko leaves on rounded rim & octagonal seal of Holland Society of New York with a ship, tree, & two shields: one with masonic symbols, one with banner. Looks to be from the Bronze Division of Gorham. Hallmark reads G then possible lion & C, Gorham co. O or Q BT” Great info found from The Holland Society of New York website, was founded in New York City in 1885 to collect information on the settlement & history of New Netherland. Its main objective was to find & preserve documentation about the inhabitants lives as well as the political, social, & religious patterns in the Dutch colony. Historical publications were sponsored, along with encouragement for family studies & genealogy. Many Society members have been especially active in genealogical research & publication. The Holland Society originated The New Netherland Project which is translating & publishing the 17th Century records held by the New York State Archives. Membership in the Holland Society is open to descendants in the direct male line of an ancestor who lived in New Netherland before or during 1675. Guessing made 1885-1920. Cool Old Gorham Co Holland Society of NY Tray. Shipping prices for the lower 48 states. Please check pictures for description & condition. Shipping prices are for the lower 48 states only. Contact us first before purchasing if you are outside the lower 48 states for shipping cost, for example Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico. Also all excessive shipping cost will be refunded. 1885-1910,bronze division Gorham co, Holland Society ,New Netherland , of New York, pin tray Holland Society Of N.y. Souvenir Tray, 1855-1910