This punch bowl was created by Tiffany and Company in 1874. The punch bowl features an intricate and realistic design of pine needles with eagle's heads and talons around the brim of the bowl. The design of the punch bowl is attributed to James H. Whitehouse and Eugene Soligny is attributed with the modeling and chasing. An "M" stamp at the bottom of the bowl indicates the bowl was made under the leadership of Edward C. Moore during his tenure at Tiffany and Company. This piece was donated to the White House Collection in 2005 during the George W. Bush administration.
This sword was presented to Commodore Stephen Decatur by the Commonwealth of Virginia following his capture of the Macedonia on October 25, 1812. The blade was created in Philadelphia by William Rose and features an ivory and parcel-gilt hilt topped with a cast eagle, silver gilt plate, and brass stripes on the edges, and inlaid with gold foliage and silver lettering. An inscription on the blade reads, “In testimony of the splendid naval talents and valor displayed by Commodore Stephen Decatur commanding the United States Frigate UNITED STATES in the capture of the English Frigate MACEDONIA 25th, October 1812.”
This presentation sword is part of the collection at Decatur House. In 2010, the White House Historical Association and National Trust entered into co-stewardship arrangement and Decatur House now serves as the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.
Presentation Sword and Scabbard, Decatur House Collection
William Rose
Unknown
furnishings
swords
Decatur House
This sword and scabbard was presented to Commodore Stephen Decatur by the Commonwealth of Virginia following his capture of the Macedonia on October 25, 1812. The blade was created in Philadelphia by William Rose and features an ivory and parcel-gilt hilt topped with a cast eagle, silver gilt plate, and brass stripes on the edges, and inlaid with gold foliage and silver lettering. An inscription on the blade reads, “In testimony of the splendid naval talents and valor displayed by Commodore Stephen Decatur commanding the United States Frigate UNITED STATES in the capture of the English Frigate MACEDONIA 25th, October 1812.” The scabbard is made of gilt silver with cast-applied nautical decorations.
This presentation sword and scabbard are a part of the collection at Decatur House. In 2010, the White House Historical Association and National Trust entered into co-stewardship arrangement and Decatur House now serves as the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.
Jackson Silver and Wine Cooler, White House Collection
Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot
silver
cooler
White House Collection
dishes
serveware
tableware
The coffeepot, hot-water pot, cream pitcher, and vegetable dish are part of the 130-piece silver service President Andrew Jackson purchased from Baron de Tyull, the Russian minister to the United States, in 1833. The service was created by renowned Parisian silversmith Martin-Guillaume Biennais between 1809 and 1819. The wine cooler was created by Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot and was purchased during the James Monroe administration. The wine cooler was created circa 1798 and 1809. The pitchers and wine cooler all feature the engraving, "President's House."
Jackson Silver and Wine Cooler, White House Collection
Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot
silver
cooler
White House Collection
dishes
serveware
tableware
The coffeepot, hot-water pot, cream pitcher, and vegetable dish are part of the 130-piece silver service President Andrew Jackson purchased from Baron de Tyull, the Russian minister to the United States, in 1833. The service was created by renowned Parisian silversmith Martin-Guillaume Biennais between 1809 and 1819. The wine cooler was created by Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot and was purchased during the James Monroe administration. The wine cooler was created circa 1798 and 1809. The pitchers and wine cooler all feature the engraving, "President's House."
Jackson Silver and Wine Cooler, White House Collection
Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot
silver
cooler
White House Collection
dishes
serveware
tableware
The coffeepot, hot-water pot, cream pitcher, and vegetable dish are part of the 130-piece silver service President Andrew Jackson purchased from Baron de Tyull, the Russian minister to the United States, in 1833. The service was created by renowned Parisian silversmith Martin-Guillaume Biennais between 1809 and 1819. The wine cooler was created by Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot and was purchased during the James Monroe administration. The wine cooler was created circa 1798 and 1809. The pitchers and wine cooler all feature the engraving, "President's House."
Jackson Silver and Wine Cooler, White House Collection
Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot
silver
cooler
White House Collection
dishes
serveware
tableware
The coffeepot, hot-water pot, cream pitcher, and vegetable dish are part of the 130-piece silver service President Andrew Jackson purchased from Baron de Tyull, the Russian minister to the United States, in 1833. The service was created by renowned Parisian silversmith Martin-Guillaume Biennais between 1809 and 1819. The wine cooler was created by Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot and was purchased during the James Monroe administration. The wine cooler was created circa 1798 and 1809. The pitchers and wine cooler all feature the engraving, "President's House."