US National Pattern Shield Shaped Bread Tray With JP Morgan Portrait of Lady Liberty

The US National Pattern Shield Shaped Bread Tray featuring a JP Morgan Portrait of Lady Liberty is a collectible item reflecting late 19th to early 20th-century American decorative arts. The tray is formed in the shape of a shield, a motif commonly associated with national symbolism and patriotic themes of the era. It is crafted from silverplate, displaying a raised, detailed portrait that resembles the Lady Liberty design popularized on coinage sponsored by financier J.P. Morgan, capturing the neoclassical interpretation of Liberty with a laurel-crowned bust. Bread trays of this type were often used in formal dining settings and served both functional and ornamental purposes. The shield contour is bordered with a beaded edge, enhancing its visual definition. Such bread trays typically measure approximately 13 to 15 inches in length. This object represents a combination of American social history, design trends, and the influence of prominent figures on material culture.