• Punch Bowl, White House Collection
    Tiffany and Company
    silver
    serveware
    containers
    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.
  • Sugar Bowl, Hot Water Urn, and Kettle on Stand, White House Collection
    Wood & Hughes
    silver
    serveware
    containers
    This silver sugar bowl, hot water urn, and kettle on a stand were part of a 12-piece service made for President Millard Fillmore and his wife, First Lady Abigail Fillmore, by the renowned New York firm Wood & Hughes. They purchased the service, which is engraved with their names, circa 1858, after Fillmore left office. Mrs. Fillmore used the proceeds from the sale of a horse and carriage in 1850 to purchase the set. The urn was acquired for the White House by the White House Historical Association in 1973.
  • Wine Cooler, White House Collection
    Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot
    silver
    containers
    serveware
    This silver wine cooler was made by French silversmith Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot between 1798 and 1809. James Monroe, who served as president from 1817 to 1825, owned the wine cooler, and later sold it to the government for use at the White House. The wine cooler is engraved with the words "President's House" and features sculptural elements, a hallmark of Odiot's work.
  • Hiawatha's Boat, White House Collection (Detail)
    Gorham Manufacturing Company
    silver
    This image shows the detail of Hiawatha's Boat, a silver and mirror centerpiece made by Gorham Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1871. First Lady Julia Grant purchased the centerpiece, which the artist based on the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem The Song of Hiawatha, at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Hiawatha's Boat, White House Collection (Detail)
    Gorham Manufacturing Company
    silver
    This image shows the detail of Hiawatha's Boat, a silver and mirror centerpiece made by Gorham Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1871. First Lady Julia Grant purchased the centerpiece, which the artist based on the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem The Song of Hiawatha, at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Hiawatha's Boat, White House Collection (Detail)
    Gorham Manufacturing Company
    silver
    This image shows the detail of Hiawatha's Boat, a silver and mirror centerpiece made by Gorham Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1871. First Lady Julia Grant purchased the centerpiece, which the artist based on the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem The Song of Hiawatha, at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Wine Bottle Holder, White House Collection
    Unknown
    silver
    This silver-plated wine bottle holder was created circa 1904 in Connecticut. The wine bottle holder was used by White House staff to serve guests at dinners hosted by the president and first lady. Suz Redfearn photographed the wine bottle holder on November 19, 2018.
  • Wine Bottle Holder, White House Collection
    Unknown
    silver
    This silver-plated wine bottle holder was created circa 1904 in Connecticut. The wine bottle holder was used by White House staff to serve guests at dinners hosted by the president and first lady. Suz Redfearn photographed the wine bottle holder on November 19, 2018.
  • Wine Bottle Holder, White House Collection (Detail)
    Unknown
    silver
    This silver-plated wine bottle holder was created circa 1904 in Connecticut. The wine bottle holder was used by White House staff to serve guests at dinners hosted by the president and first lady. Suz Redfearn photographed the wine bottle holder on November 19, 2018.
  • Monroe Silver Flatware, White House Collection
    Unknown
    flatware
    silver
    This silver flatware was acquired for the White House during James Monroe's administration, from 1817 to 1825. The knives bear an engraving that reads "President's House." The photograph was taken by Bates Littlehales for the National Geographic Service in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.
  • Monroe Silver Flatware, White House Collection
    Unknown
    flatware
    silver
    This silver flatware was acquired for the White House during James Monroe's administration, from 1817 to 1825. The knives bear an engraving that reads "President's House." The photograph was taken by Bates Littlehales for the National Geographic Service in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.
  • Candlestick by Roch-Louis Dany
    Roch-Louis Dany
    lighting
    candlesticks
    silver
    This silver candlestick, by Roch-Louis Dany of France, is part of a pair used by President James Monroe while he was the American minister to France. The pair was later sold to President James Madison.
  • Jackson Silver and Wine Cooler, White House Collection
    Martin-Guillaume Biennais
    Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot
    dish
    creamer
    cooler
    coffeepot
    silver
    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
    dish
    creamer
    cooler
    coffeepot
    silver
    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."
  • Silver Water Pitcher, White House Collection
    G.C. Allen
    pitcher
    silver
    This silver water pitcher was made by G.C. Allen of New York in 1858 and belonged to President Martin Van Buren. The pitcher is decorated with the flowers and scrolls of the early Victorian era and is engraved with "Martin Van Buren." Benjamin F. Butler, Van Buren's former law partner and attorney general of the United States, bequeathed funds to Van Buren to purchase three pieces of silver which included this pitcher, as well as another pitcher and an ice cream bowl, after his presidency. George F. Mobley photographed the pitcher in 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.
  • Jackson Silver and Wine Cooler, White House Collection
    Martin-Guillaume Biennais
    Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot
    dish
    creamer
    cooler
    coffeepot
    silver
    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."
  • Silver Water Pitcher, White House Collection
    G.C. Allen
    pitcher
    silver
    This silver water pitcher was made by G.C. Allen of New York in 1858 and belonged to President Martin Van Buren. The pitcher is decorated with the flowers and scrolls of the early Victorian era and is engraved with "Martin Van Buren." Benjamin F. Butler, Van Buren's former law partner and attorney general of the United States, bequeathed funds to Van Buren to purchase three pieces of silver which included this pitcher, as well as another pitcher and an ice cream bowl, after his presidency. George F. Mobley photographed the pitcher in 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.
  • Jackson Silver and Wine Cooler, White House Collection
    Martin-Guillaume Biennais
    Jean Baptiste-Claude Odiot
    dish
    creamer
    cooler
    coffeepot
    silver
    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."
  • Silver Water Pitcher, White House Collection
    G.C. Allen
    pitcher
    silver
    This silver water pitcher was made by G.C. Allen of New York in 1858 and belonged to President Martin Van Buren. The pitcher is decorated with the flowers and scrolls of the early Victorian era and is engraved with "Martin Van Buren." Benjamin F. Butler, Van Buren's former law partner and attorney general of the United States, bequeathed funds to Van Buren to purchase three pieces of silver which included this pitcher, as well as another pitcher and an ice cream bowl, after his presidency. George F. Mobley photographed the pitcher in 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.
  • Tankard and Beakers, Tudor Place Collection
    Charles A. Burnett
    Tudor Place
    silver
    These silver tankard and beakers were made by Charles Alexander Burnett, a notable Washington, D.C. silversmith, and were used in Thomas and Martha Peter's home, Tudor Place. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Washington Cruet Set, Tudor Place Collection
    Unknown
    Tudor Place
    silver
    George and Martha Washington owned this silver-plated cruet set and it was used to serve and display various condiments. It is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Silver Plateau Detail, White House Collection
    John W. Forbes
    silver
    centerpieces
    furnishings
    tableware
    This silver plateau or centerpiece was made by New York silversmith John W. Forbes between 1820 and 1825, during James Monroe's presidency. The plateau features neoclassical motifs in the detail work along the sides. However, patriotic elements such as American eagles appear around the edges of the piece. American-made plateaus were rare in the early nineteenth century. This is a detail of one of two silver plateaus by Forbes.
  • Classical Head in Silver Below Ivory Handle Of Jackson Service Coffeepot
    Jacques-Henri Fauconnier
    silver
    This image shows the detail on the handle of a neoclassical silver coffeepot made by French silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier before 1833. It was part of a 130-piece silver service that President Andrew Jackson purchased from the Russian minister to the United States, Baron de Tuyll.
  • Soup Tureen, Monroe Administration
    Jacques-Henri Fauconnier
    silver
    tableware
    serveware
    This silver soup tureen was created by renowned Paris silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier circa 1817, during James Monroe's administration. Classical musicians appear in relief on the border of the tureen, and an eagle finial perches atop its cover.
  • Partial Tea Service (Waste Bowl, tongs, and Cream Pitcher), Maker's Mark
    Robert Keyworth
    silver
    This photograph shows the detail of a maker's mark on a silver tea service made by Washington, D.C. silversmith Robert Keyworth between 1835 and 1851. Keyworth had a shop on Pennsylvania Avenue and supplied the White House with silver from the 1820s through the 1850s.