Punch Bowl 1747 - 1750

This silver punch bowl, created by Adrian Bancker between 1747 and 1750, is a striking example of 18th-century American silversmithing. The inscription on the bowl commemorates the wedding of Peter Roosevelt and Elizabeth Schuyler, reflecting the piece's significance as a wedding gift. Its simple, elegant form and the refined decorative elements, including the engraved inscription within a cartouche, are characteristic of Bancker's style. The punch bowl, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the colonial era.