Cake stand

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Cake stand

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1040 a-b

Description

Tripod base and baluster section of "blue border with gilt fronds and flowers" pattern; iron bolt and screw.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1830

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.87.1040 A-B
MP.87.1040a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

A) Height with bolt 4"

Height

1-7/8 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Length

6-7/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 6 7/16 in. (4.8 x 12.1 x 16.4 cm)

Dimension Description

B) Small/large diameter

Height

2-13/16 in

Diameter

2-11/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 13/16 x 2 11/16 in. (7.1 x 6.8 cm)

Dimension Description

B) Small/large diameter

Diameter

2-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

Material

Iron, Gilt, Porcelain

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: .1040 A - 3 spots of wear where base met; wear, scratches of gilt sides; slight dirt on feet; bolt very rusted; rust marks on base from bolt. .1040 B - Scattered scratches on cylinder; wear along each rim; stains on smaller end; "F" mark on inner.

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

2 Fragments

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, China Room