Here we have an elegant piece of Naval History. This is a Gotham Silver Co., Banana Boat style, Nickel Silver Plated Dish. It was a piece made for the United States Navy. Gotham Silver Company was known for making dishes for the hospitality side of the industry. For restaurants, hotels, and other institutions, such as the U.S. Navy. They have been around since the 1920's and are based in New York. This dish is a heavy piece and has some scratches and wear to it. It measures 12 1/4" long, 2" high, and 6 3/4" wide. This is a rare, and excellent piece that would be a fantastic addition to any Naval, or Silver Collection.