Trophy

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Trophy

Entry/Object ID

MP.96.1

Description

Trophy ewer with helmet mouth, bulbous body and triple-stepped foot. Bands of cast floral decoration applied to foot ring, base of body, shoulder and lip. Ornate cast handle with scrolled acanthus attachment to body, and vegital "sleeve" over plain arm. Attachment to body consists of cornucopia, rosette, acanthus leaf, rosette and acanthus leaf sleeve to handle. All cast and hollow. Repousse laurel wreath on front of body; inside is engraved.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1828

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

In script: "Presented by/ the New York Association/ to (in print) PROSPER M. WETMORE (Script) for/ (print) THE PRIZE POEM/ (script) delivered at the opening of/ the (print) BOWERY THEATRE (script) the/ 20th of August 1828/ James A. Hamilton/ Thomas L. Smith (joined by bracket) Com'tte."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10-3/4 in

Width

5-3/4 in

Depth

9 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 9 in. (27.3 x 14.6 x 22.9 cm)

Material

silver

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Polished during preparation for Winter Antiqes Show.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

General Prosper Montgomery Wetmore

Notes

User

Person or Organization

General Prosper Montgomery Wetmore

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.96.3 - Drawing, architectural - Related

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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