NEW YORK SILVER / SILVER-PLATED MILITARY PRESENTATION GOBLET, the bowl chased with a cadet in front of two tents flanked by cannon barrels and cannon balls on one side, the other side with spread-wing eagle above a shield-form reserve flanked by American flags. Reserve engraved "Presented by the Harrison Guard as a token and respect to their late Captain, Major G. F. von Beek (sic), February 9th, 1854". Unmarked, unknown fineness. Weight: 8.45 ozt. Circa 1850. 7 1/4" H.
Excellent condition.

Provenance: Property of the late Joann Bowen.
Catalogue Note: Major George Francis VonBeck (1798-1870) was born in Alsace, France and came to New York in 1833. About 1851 he organized the Harrison Guards and became its captain. The unit was known as Company A, 20th Regiment, New York State Militia. VonBeck was promoted to Major in 1853. VonBeck was a self-made industrialist, and real estate developer; he owned a brick yard, manufactured beer, and in 1854 built the 100-room Mansion House on the waterfront in Kingston. The structure still stands today and is a vital part of the Rondout-West Strand historic district.

Excellent condition.