Cast and wrought silver presentation sugar bowl; squat, globular body with an applied band of engraved anchors linked by a rope, around the center; two applied oval medallions with rope borders and cast eagles on oak tree branches applied to the tops; one medallion engraved, "Presented to/ Alban C. Stimers Ch. Engr. U.S.N./ to commemorate important services/ rendered to his Country/ on board/ THE MONITOR./ before and during her memorable conflict/ with the MERRIMAC./ in Hampton Roads./ March 9th 1862." in script and an engraved image of the "Merrimac" on the other; seated on a circular foot; two cast squared strap handles with applied, cast crowned head's of Neptune and laurel leaf joints; circular, domed lid with a rope border and surmounted by a cast finial comprised of a Watts type centrifugal governor (used for regulating the speeds of engines), a cannon and a bayonet; makers' marks stamped on the base.