Presentation Vase

Thomas Fletcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Presentation Vase by Thomas Fletcher is a large, ornate silver trophy. The trophy has two handles on either side and a domed lid with an eagle on top. The handles are thick and have a rope-like design. The body of the trophy is decorated with etchings of people and geometric designs. The base of the trophy has a plaque with engraved text. The trophy sits on a stand with four legs, each leg having a scroll design. The background of the image is grey.