Rectangular vitrine, hinged lid with brass inlay, scroll decoration and interior locked glass hinged lid: two blue velvet shelves; case has straight sides with brass stringing; four turned fluted legs, brass cups at feet; two C-curved stretchers with ornate brass finial; on underside of case at edge appears "23" and "222" stamped into the wood.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1890
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
30-1/2 in
Width
21-3/4 in
Depth
15-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 30 1/2 x 21 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (77.5 x 55.2 x 40 cm)
Material
brass, Mahogany veneer
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of Condition: Extremely unsteady legs; loss of brass inlay; veneer losses; major cracks on lid along.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Unknown
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Note: The case displays the military medals awarded to John R. Delafield.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom