Designer
Charles Osborne (American, born England, 1848–1920)American, born England, 1848–1920
MakerMade by
Tiffany & Co. (New York, established 1837)New York, established 1837
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Punch Bowl
Date1884
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumSterling silver with gilt
Dimensions8 1/8 × 15 5/8 in. diameter (20.6 × 39.6 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Museum Collectors
Object number84.90
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
109 Long & Sarofim Gallery
On view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
ProvenanceCommissioned by New York Yacht Club Commodore, James Gordon Bennett, Jr. (1841–1918), Newport, Rhode Island, 1884; Awarded as the Commodore's Cup to the cutter, Oriva, C. Smith Lee, Newport, Rhode Island, August 12, 1884; […]; [Christie's, New York, January 21, 1984]; [S.J Shrubsole, New York, 1984]; purchased by MFAH, 1984.
Exhibition History"The Silver of Tiffany & Co.," Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, September 9–November 8, 1987.
"Patrons Choice: The Silver Anniversary of The Museum Collectors, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, September 18, 2004–January 30, 2005.
"American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, July 7, 2012–January 2, 2013.
"Art Across America," National Museum of Korea, Seoul, Korea, February 4–May 19, 2013; Daejeon Museum of Art, Daejeon, Korea, June 17–September 1, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
applied on base: N.Y.Y.C. / Commodore's Prize / Newport / August 12, 1884
applied on side: Oriva (Oriva was a cutter captained by C. Smith lee, Second Class Sloops)
applied on side: Oriva (Oriva was a cutter captained by C. Smith lee, Second Class Sloops)
Marks on base: TIFFANY & Co. / 6310 Makers 3855 / Sterling Silver / 925-1000 / M / 2761
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