A stunning presentation cup (silver or pewter, when I find out for sure I will post it) from the early 19th century. The cup measures 6.5" tall. Superb even patina all around the cup. One side reads:"Presented to
Co. B, 21 Reg
By Col W H Philip"
Probably an early militia award for fine marching, shooting, etc..(my conjecture, I have no proof of this). Obviously military related, this looks nice in a glass display case. Worthy of further research. $295.00 plus shipping The only reference I can find so far to Philip is that he had a house named for him on the famous "Layfayette Square" across from the White House in D.C. "Present Distinguished Occupants.
Ranged opposite Lafayette Square on the west side extending southward from the Decatur mansion is still another row of residences with places in history. They complete the list of houses on the square. Beginning with the William L. Scott home, next to the Decatur house, they ar in the order named the C.C. Glover, George F. Appleby, Major General Parke, Washington McLean, James Blair, Senator Gorman, Admiral Olden, Mrs. Green, Col. W. H. Philip, and Peter Parker houses. The last named, opposite the State, War, and Navy Building was occupied by Peter Parker, Minister to China, and is now used as the headquarters of the Bureau of American Republics. The McLean House in the centre of the square was the home of Vice President Schuyler Colfax, and others. Major Henry R. Rathbone, who was with President Lincoln when the latter was shot at the Old Ford's Theatre on Tenth Street, lived in this row of houses.
April 19, 1913"
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