Salver

Object Name:

Salver

Object ID:

2020.004.08

Creator:

Shreve, Stanwood & Company -- Silversmith

Place of Origin:

Boston, MA

Date:

1864

Description:

Salver. Silver. Circular body with egg-and-dart band around edge, supported by three applied, cast stylized Baroque feet. Center shell design with scrolls and beaded edges. Wrigglework beaded, swag, geometric, and floral bands engraved around front forming a cartouche in center, on top of tray, engraved in Olde English script: "W.P. / engraved in script: Feb 22d 1864". "SHREVE STANNWOOD & CO. / COIN" sans-serif lettering, stamped incuse, and lion passant, anchor, and "G" hallmark, stamped on bottom.

Material:

Metal
Silver

Dimensions:

H-0.9 W-8.3 Dia-8 inches

Provenance:

William Perry (1788-1887) was born in Norton, MA, son of Nathan and Abigail (Braman) Perry. After studying medicine at Harvard Medical School, Perry established a practice in Exeter in 1815. In 1818 he married Abigail Gilman (1789-1860), daughter of Nathaniel and Abigail (Odlin) Gilman. An advocate for humane treatment of mental illness, Perry practiced medicine into the 1870s, and was also involved in community political affairs and business. The salver and pitcher (.07) were presented to Dr. Perry as a token of esteem for fifty years of service as a physician in Exeter.

Credit Line:

Gift of Klaudia S. Shepard

People:

Perry, William (1788-1887)

Subjects:

Doctors, Physicians