Dessert pyramid

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Dessert pyramid

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1026

Description

Pair of pyramids, "blue border with gilt fronds and flowers": Four tiers on tripod base, three paw feet, shaft composed of baluster shaped sections, base of shaft differs--one is cup-like, one is inverted bell shape; four plates of graduated sizes; double ring, hammered texture tops finial; decoration consists of gilt paws, shaft and finial, raised border on tripod base; lion head, scrolled branch pattern with pineapple termini; plate decoration consists of gilt rim, blue border with gilt fronds and flowers, two gilt rims, white background, three _____ border circles shaft.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1830

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width of base

Height

19-1/2 in

Width

9-1/4 in

Diameter

10 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 19 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 10 in. (49.5 x 23.5 x 25.4 cm)

Material

Porcelain, Gilt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Extremely loose centers, surface dirt. .1026 - Third tier, two large chips repaired.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.1103 - Sauceboat - Similar item MP.87.1102 - Sauceboat - Similar item MP.87.1027 - Dessert pyramid - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of pair

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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