Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Centerpiece
Object Number:
1980.47
Date:
1891-1902
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 15 5/8 x 12 1/8 in. ( 11.7 x 39.7 x 30.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "TIFFANY & Co/ 8867 MAKERS 4081/ STERLING SILVER/ T/ 925-1000"
Description:
Wrought silver centerpiece; oval, lobed bowl-shaped body with a rolled, scalloped rim and gilt interior; all over repoussé chased roses, peonies, ferns and c-scrolls on the rim with a stamped band of pointed arches where the rim meets the smooth surface of the domed bowl; bowl seated on a concave pedestal with a die-rolled scallop and foliate footring; four cast, hairy-paw feet with wide foliate legs applied to the footring; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
