This crystal and pewter bowl, together with a leather-bound commemorative book, was presented to attendees of the Inaugural Luncheon held in National Statuary Hall as part of the 55th Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. The cobalt crystal bowl, made by Maurice Milleur of Pewter Graphics Inc. of Gulfport, Mississippi, features pewter representations of the U.S. Capitol dome and the south portico of the White House along the rim.
Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings
Inscription
(on pewter decoration along rim, engraved): Inaugural Luncheon / United States Capitol / January 20, 2005 Inscription
(underside of pewter decoration, engraved): Maurice / Milleur / fine pewter / copyright 2004
