1807-1813 John Vernon Coin Silver Porringer of Commodore Isaac Chauncey of New York
$4,600.00
This resplendent John Vernon porringer belonged to the historic US naval figure Isaac Chauncey (1770-1840) and is monogrammed at the top of the handle in a cursive script for him 'ICC' and then a further inscription around the bowl shows that it was then gifted to his son, Rev. Peter Schermerhorn Chauncey (1810-1866) who then in turn dedicated this three-generation porringer to his daughter Augusta A. Chauncey. Perhaps Isaac Chauncey's most outstanding service was during the War of 1812 when he commanded the naval forces on Lake Ontario, conducting amphibious operations in cooperation with the Army, and containing the British fleet under the command of Sir James Yeo stationed there. He also served twice as commandant of the New York Naval Shipyard. Isaac Chauncey played a prominent role in the creation of the navy yard. His service there, began prior to its official designation as a shipyard. Chauncey went on to be Brooklyn's longest serving commandant July 13, 1807 – May 16, 1813. Augusta Chauncey, the most recent engraved name, was married to prominent citizen, Elbert Ellery Anderson.
John Vernon made the porringer in new York City. Marked with the "I.V" John Vernon mark, and the eagle's head mark. And as well, marked with Vernon's pseudomark that resembles a 'd'. The marks are deeply struck and are very good examples with little wear. Vernon was a master silversmith and widely acknowledged as one of the best in New York, even making silver for George Washington. He was also a fervent patriot in the history of our young country, advertising, "Mr. Vernon's plate may be known from English plate in that it has his initials I. V., and an American eagle's head instead of the British Lion, stamped upon all important pieces. It is of the best quality silver". Hammered interior.
John Vernon is collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Historical Society, Winterthur, Yale University Art Gallery, and others.
[References: Hofer, Stories in Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New York, 2011; Marks on American Silver in the Ineson-Bissell Collection, 1980; Wees, Early American Silver in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2013] [Ex-Bonham's 2011, NY]
Circular, with openwork "keyhole" handle and of a heavy gauge of silver.
Condition:
Top quality with no major issues noted. No dings, repairs or removals. Light surface scratching.
Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.75"". 273 grams
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John Vernon made the porringer in new York City. Marked with the "I.V" John Vernon mark, and the eagle's head mark. And as well, marked with Vernon's pseudomark that resembles a 'd'. The marks are deeply struck and are very good examples with little wear. Vernon was a master silversmith and widely acknowledged as one of the best in New York, even making silver for George Washington. He was also a fervent patriot in the history of our young country, advertising, "Mr. Vernon's plate may be known from English plate in that it has his initials I. V., and an American eagle's head instead of the British Lion, stamped upon all important pieces. It is of the best quality silver". Hammered interior.
John Vernon is collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Historical Society, Winterthur, Yale University Art Gallery, and others.
[References: Hofer, Stories in Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New York, 2011; Marks on American Silver in the Ineson-Bissell Collection, 1980; Wees, Early American Silver in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2013] [Ex-Bonham's 2011, NY]
Circular, with openwork "keyhole" handle and of a heavy gauge of silver.
Condition:
Top quality with no major issues noted. No dings, repairs or removals. Light surface scratching.
Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.75"". 273 grams
References:
See also:
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=19121632
Or just browse around the shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP