Rare San Francisco Koehler & Ritter Coin Silver Pie Server 9 3/8"
The Koehler & Ritter stamp is very light. They were a prominent San Francisco-based silversmith and jeweler operating in the late 19th century, known for producing high-quality sterling silver and coin silver flatware and hollowware. Their items are considered rare early California silver and are highly sought after by collectors.
The piece is Monogramed H L Miller. In San Francisco during the 1880s and 1890s, the name H.L. Miller primarily refers to Harvey L. Miller, manager of the Our Navy Publishing Co.. The surname Miller was very prominent in the city during this period, most notably associated with the "Cattle King," Henry Miller