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iconnumber posted 10-04-2002 08:55 AM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I own this unusual piece. The inscription on the plate reads,"Speed away, speed away on thine errand of light." Above these words is a line of music notes and flowers carved above the notes. The corner of the piece is adorned with wings intricately detailed with feathers. The tray is 8" in diameter and it is 4" high including the pedestal. The stamp on the bottom says Derby Silver Co. January 25, 1887 3546. Do you know an exact name for this piece?

Thank you in advance,
Annie

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iconnumber posted 10-22-2002 07:45 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for smfc75     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It is most likely a card receiver. Derby used the 3500 series of numbers on such items.

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iconnumber posted 10-23-2002 10:31 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The inscription on your piece is the opening line of a hymn by Fanny J. Crosby -- an exhortation to proclaim the Gospel to "the lands that are lying in darkness and
night...".
quote:
Speed Away
Words by Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby
Arranged by I. B. Woodbury
Genre: Inspirational/Hymns, Traditional

Song Lyrics:

Speed away, speed away, on your mission of light
To the lands that are lying in darkness and night
’Tis the Master’s command; go ye forth in His Name
The wonderful Gospel of Jesus proclaim
Take your lives in your hand, to the work while ’tis day
Speed away, speed away, speed away

Speed away, speed away with the life giving Word
To the nations that know not the voice of the Lord
Take the wings of the morning and fly o’er the wave
In the strength of your Master the lost ones to save
He is calling once more, not at moment’s delay
Speed away, speed away, speed away

Speed away, speed away with the message of rest
To the souls by the tempter in bondage oppressed
For the Savior has purchased their ransom from sin
And the banquet is ready, O gather them in
To the rescue make haste, there’s no time for delay
Speed away, speed away, speed away
Words public domain



Perhaps it was a gift presented to a retiring missionary, or to one departing on a mission assignment.

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