Bowl, Presentation
- Object Name:
- Bowl, Presentation
- Object ID:
- 1978.084
- Creator:
- Durgin, William B. Company -- Silversmith; Derby, James C. (1867-1928) -- Jeweler
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1912
- Description:
- Bowl. Silver. Broad, shallow body with wide band around edge. Deep-cut engraved border around rim. Rim pattern is a floral design with swags; flowers appear to be dogwood. Broad, low-pedestaled, round base. Engraved on exterior of bottom: "From / The Governor and the Council / 1912" in script. Monogrammed on side are the initials "HTL." in stylized block lettering. Stamped on base is a "D" in script in crowned shield (for William B. Durgin Company); "STERLING" stamped incuse; "35" incuse; and "J.C DERBY" incuse.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-3 Dia-9.1 inches
- Provenance:
- Bowl engraved from N.H. Governor and Council to Harry T. Lord (1863-1923), 1912; Lord was on the Executive Council 1911-1912. Bowl made by William B. Durgin Co., Concord, NH, and retailed by James Clare Derby (1867-1923), also of Concord.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- Subjects:
- Senators (N.H.), Congressmen (N.H.)
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