Artist/Maker Alvin Manufacturing Co. (active 1886 - 1919)

Trophy

ca. 1912

Place madeIrvington, New Jersey, United States, North America

Silver

Overall: 16 × 10 × 6 1/2 in. (40.6 × 25.4 × 16.5 cm)

Gift of Mr. Townsend Lawrence, 1952

INV.13846

This cup was presented to Townsend Lawrence (1870-1951) on his wedding day as a gift from the U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, of which Lawrence was a member. Townsend Lawrence married Herminia Barnes (d. 1913) on September 24, 1912.

DescriptionWrought silver trophy or presentation cup; narrow, urn-shaped cup applied to a circular, stepped and domed foot with a bulbous pedestal and reeded footring; reeded band applied around the rim; two squared strap handles with a raised midband applied to opposite sides of the body; body engraved, "TOWNSEND LAWRENCE/ FROM/ TROOP-A-U*S*V*" on one side and, "A/ USV" around crossed swords above, "SEPT. 24, 1912." on the other, all in block letters; maker's marks stamped on the base.

Markingsengraved: on the body: "TOWNSEND LAWRENCE/ FROM/ TROOP-A-U*S*V*" on one side and, "A/ USV" around crossed swords above, "SEPT. 24, 1912." on the other, all in block letters stamped: on the base: "ALVIN MFG. CO./ STERLING/ 806/ 14 IN"

ClassificationsSILVER