Gavel
- Object Name:
- Gavel
- Object ID:
- 2008.036.02
- Creator:
- Shreve, Crump & Low
Jeweler - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1891
- Description:
- Presentation Gavel. Presented to John McLane (1852-1911) by the New Hampshire State Senate in 1891 in recognition of his service as Senate President. Head of red swirled stone, attached to handle with sterling silver collar. Top of collar engraved "John McLane, President / N.H. Senate 1891". Shaft of collar engraved "Presented / by / Member of the / Senate". Stamped "STERLING" on bottom of collar. Ivory handle with silver tip. In original fitted box with hinged lid, covered with black textured imitation leather; lining of lid marked "SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW CO. / BOSTON".
A. Gavel
B. Box - Material:
- Stone
Skeletal
Ivory
Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-2.85 L-9.3 D-1.7 inches
- Provenance:
- Presented to John McLane (1852-1911) by the New Hampshire State Senate in 1891 in recognition of his service as Senate President.
Descended from John McLane to his son, Clinton A. McLane. Upon Clinton's death, the gavel passed to his widow, Dorothy E. McLane, then to their daughter, Martha McLane Rotch. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Martha McLane Rotch
- People:
- McLane, John (1852-1911)
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