Dessert pyramid

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Dessert pyramid

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1027

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 in

Width

9-3/8 in

Diameter

9-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 19 x 9 3/8 x 9 7/8 in. (48.3 x 23.8 x 25.1 cm)

Material

Porcelain, Gilt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Extremely loose centers, surface dirt.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.1026 - Dessert pyramid - Part of set MP.87.1102 - Sauceboat - Similar item MP.87.1103 - Sauceboat - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of pair The object was displayed on the dining room table for the 2013 season [Jessa Krick, 12/3/2013].

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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