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Accession number
55.257.5
Unique identifier
MNY23250
Description
One of two pitchers with raised pyriform body on domed circular foot with s-scroll handle surmounted by cast tiger in defiant posture terminating in helmet and cuirass of knight, shaped lip outlined by molding, decorated with chased and polished bands of Renaissance Revival boss, strapwork ornament at foot, base of body, and shoulder on matte textured body, and body ornamented with repoussé-chased assemblage of ensigns and laurel around two oval reserves. Inscription: Engraved with regimental coat-of-arms in top reserve; Engraved on body, in proper right reserve: "TO/Col. A. Duryee./this/TESTIMONIAL IS PRESENTED/on his/retireing (sic) from the Colonelcy/of the/SEVENTH REGIMENT/NATIONAL GUARD./as a mark of high/appreciation."; In proper left reserve: " From/his Fellow Citizens/for his soldier like/qualities and for the/valuable services/rendered/by the REGIMENT during/the eleven Years that he/commanded it./NEW YORK./1859." Mark: Struck on underside of base, incuse: "TIFFANY & CO./1004/ENGLISH STERLING/925-1000/6248/550/Broadway"/ flanked by [Gothic "M" in oval] on each side.
Dated
1859
Object Type
pitcher (vessel)
Medium
silver (metal)
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sterling silver
Physical dimensions
H: 14 3/4 in. W: 9 1/2 in. DIAM (body): 7 1/2 in. DIAM (base): 5 5/8 in. WEIGHT: 63.35 oz.
File dimensions
18.3 in × 17.8 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 45.3 cm at 300dpi
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New York (N.Y.)
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