Cup, Presentation

Object Name:

Cup, Presentation

Object ID:

1950.011.02

Creator:

Durgin, William B. Company -- Silversmith; Gorham Manufacturing Company -- Manufacturer; Galt & Brother -- Retailer

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

1911

Description:

Presentation Loving Cup. Silver. Three handles. Plain surface, with bead and reel band between upper and lower sections. Engraved on body, in various type faces (feathered script, black, and Roman): "Presented to / Honorable Jacob H. Gallinger / UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE / ON HIS / Seventy Fourth Birthday / March 28, 1911. / BY / The Washington Chamber of Commerce / As an evidence of appreciation of / his services in behalf of the National Capital". Marks on bottom include "D" in script within crowned shield (for William B. Durgin Co.); "STERLING" in sans-serif letters, incuse; "14 Pts." in Roman letters, incuse; and "206". Also marked "GALT & BRO" (Washington, DC, retailer) on bottom outer edge. There is also a typed paper label adhered to bottom with donor information.

Material:

Metal
Silver

Dimensions:

H-14.4 Dia-13.75 inches

Provenance:

This loving cup was presented to Jacob H. Gallinger (1837-1918), United States Senator from New Hampshire, at a public dinner, held at the Willard Hotel, Washington, DC, celebrating his 74th birthday, March 28, 1911. Gallinger served in the United States Senate from 1891 until his death in 1918. The loving cup was given to the Senator by the Washington, DC, Chamber of Commerce. It is part of a collection objects given to the New Hampshire Historical Society by Senator Gallinger's daughter, Katherine C. (Mrs. Harry A.) Norton (1866-1957).

Credit Line:

Gift of Katherine C. Norton

People:

Gallinger, Jacob H. (1837-1918), Norton, Katherine C. (1866-1957)

Subjects:

Birthdays, Celebrations, Senators (U.S.)