Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2024.043.001 |
Object Name |
Tray, Serving |
Title |
John Treptow City of Trenton Large Serving Trey |
Description |
This silver, circular-shaped serving tray features the Seal of the City of Trenton engraved at the center. The tray's rim is elevated, with an embossed wavy design running around the edges. The main portion of the tray is adorned with an intricate floral pattern, consisting of leaves, flowers, and curving lines. The city's seal is circular, with an inscription along the edge that reads, "SEAL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON 1792." In the center of the seal, a horse's head is displayed above a shield featuring three wheat sheaves. On either side of the shield, three plus signs are visible. The back of the tray has an indented rim with an embossed wavy design that mirrors the one on the front. The rest of the back is plain. According to the seller, this serving tray originally belonged to John Treptow, a police officer in Trenton. It was presented to him during his retirement ceremony in 1970. |
Date |
1970 |
Material |
Silver |
Artist |
Unknown |
Diameter (in) |
14.000 |
Condition |
Good |
Condition Notes |
Overall: A little bit of dirt. Front: There is a little bit of dir throughout. Back: There is a little bit of dirt throughout. |
Inscription Type |
Inscription |
Inscription Location |
Front, Center, Middle |
Inscription Technique |
Etched |
Inscription Text |
"SEAL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON 1792" Line 1 |
People |
John Treptow |
Classification |
Domestic Life/Household Goods |
Subjects |
Politics & government Government officials Government employees Metals Metalwork Police |
Search Terms |
Police Trenton Trenton Seal Horses Horse's Head Shield Wheat 1970 20th Century Silver Metal John Treptow City of Trenton Serving Trey Serving Tray Flowers Floral Design Leaves |
Provenance |
This tem was donated to the Trenton Free Public Library by Christopher Loos. Chris purchased this item from a man who obtained it via an estate sale. It became apart of the Museum collection in September of 2024. |