VIRGINIA CONVENTION OF 1850 PRESENTATION COIN SILVER MUG, octagonal well with applied handle to one side, the other side featuring repousse and chased decoration of scrolls and flowers, creating a frame for the presentation engraving of "A Tribute to / Saml H. Jeter. / by the / Members of the / Virginia / Convention of 1850.", rim and foot rim with molded band. Base impressed with "W.G & S", "G&S", illegible date, and "D" marks for William Gale & Son of New York City, NY (active 1850-1857; 1863-1866). Total weight: 3.765 ozt. Mid 19th century. 3 1/4" H, 3" DOA rim.
Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.
Catalogue Note: During the General Convention of the Assembly of Virginia in 1850, Samuel H. Jeter was appointed as second Door-Keeper on October 15 of that year, originally nominated by Nathaniel C. Claiborne. See Journal, Acts and Proceedings of a General Convention of the State of Virginia, Assembled at Richmond, Richmond, VA: William Culley, printer, 1850-1, pp. 19-21 for the nomination of Jeter.
Fair overall condition with wear, surface scratches, nicks, and dents, one edge to side of well near handle with 3/4" split from rim and possible repair, raised decoration with minor worn spots, base with residue/surface loss due to removed accession number.