Table bell
Classification:
Date:
1796/97
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 14.3 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Cast and seamed silver George III table bell; bell-shaped base with spun, inscribed rings above the beaded rim and around the handle joint; cast, in two halves, and seamed baluster handle with a beaded ring above the body joint and an applied, turned ball finial; clapper with inscribed ring as and a ball finial hung from a loop below the handle, inside the body; engraved on the front of the body, "Miller/ 1700" in script; maker's marks stamped on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss M. Gertrude Deavenport, in memory of her mother and sister
Object Number:
1954.43
Marks:
stamped: on the body: "R S" in a rectangle, a lion passant in a chamfered rectangle, a crowned leopard's head in a shield, "A" in a chamfered rectangle, king's head in an oval
engraved: front center: "Miller/ 1700" in script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
36681
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea strainer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 4.1 x 20.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea strainer; cast bowl-shaped body with circular perforations in the bottom and a rolled and scalloped rim with chased flowers all over; cylindrical handle socket applied to one side and fitted with a turned wooden handle with a ball finial.
Object Number:
INV.14128
Marks:
stamped: on the handle socket: "TIFFANY & Co MAKERS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36680
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 4.1 x 6.4 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated candle snuffer; scissors form with flat, shaped arms; one arm with a triangular, pointed end and an applied rectangular pan with rounded corners; short, opposite arm fitted with a vertically applied conforming blade; two bands chased across the top of the pan; circular pivot with an applied, chased disk; ovoid grips joined to the arms with chased c-curves; two cast ball feet applied to the outsides of the grips and one to the base of the pointed arm; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1937.58
Gallery Label:
This candle snuffer belonged to the Corse family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
36678
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Minature chamberstick with extinguisher
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1816/17
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall (a, chamberstick): 2 1/8 × 3 7/8 × 3 5/8 in. (5.4 × 9.8 × 9.2 cm)
Overall (b, extinguisher): 2 in. × 1 in.
Description:
Cast and wrought silver chamberstick and extinguisher; urn-shaped socket with a flared lip and applied, circular, concave, drip pan with a reeded rim on a baluster stem, seamed down the center; stem applied to a circular, saucer base, domed in the center, with an applied, gadrooned rim; engraved with a lion rampant on fess over the initials, "L. B. C." in gothic script on the saucer; reeded ring handle applied to one side of the rim; square socket applied to the side of the socket to hold the extinguisher; cast, conical extinguisher, seamed down the center with an applied reed rim and a cast ball finial; squared hook, to hang extinguisher, applied on the center of the body; makers' marks stamped on the base of the chamberstick.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lena Cadwalder Evans
Object Number:
1939.111ab
Marks:
engraved: on the saucer: a lion rampant on fess over the initials, "L. B. C." in gothic script
stamped: on the base: "I C/ W R" in a quatrefoil, lion passant in a chamfered rectangle, crowned leopard's head in a shield, "a" in a chamfered rectangle, Kin
Gallery Label:
This chamberstick and extinguisher belonged to the Corse family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1817
eMuseum Object ID:
36676
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epergne (assembled)
Classification:
Date:
1774/75
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/4 x 43 3/8 x 20 1/4 in. ( 36.2 x 110.2 x 51.4 cm )
Description:
Wrought, cast, and pierced silver George III epergne with five trays mounted on dish cross with four square arms. Arms of dish cross applied to pivoting ring at shoulders of inverted pear-shaped spirit lamp with concave shoulder and repoussé chased spiral gadrooning around body. Lamp top is depressed lid with three trumpet-shaped wick openings and applied gadrooned band around outer edge. Arms of dish cross have cast rosette at ends, and open-work sleeves with applied, scrolled supports ending in pierced shells. Dish cross mounted on cast cabriole legs applied below each sleeve, with pierced shell feet. Maker's marks stamped on legs and base of spirit lamp and at arms. Eperge support arms for trays also applied to cylindrical ring below large, central dish; four additional arms originate from centfitted into cylindrical slots applied to the dish ring supports; each arm is made of four c-scroll sections, the largest of each curves down into the center to support a cast pineapple finial, the three smaller curve upward bracing the central ring; each small dish supported by cast, s-scroll arms inserted into rectangular slots above the dish ring sleeves; each arm is applied to three smaller scrolled arms which are applied to small ring frames; four small pierced, galleried dishes with three pierced bands around the sides and applied spiral gadrooned bands around the rims; each dish has a circular footring which rests inside the ring frames of each arm support; large pierced galleried dish with bands of pierced work around the sides and an applied spiral gadrooned band around the rim fits into the central ring frame with a circular footring applied to the base; stand sits in the center of a three part Sheffield plate tray, with two semi-circular sections on each end and a rectangular central section; flat trays with wooden bases set with mirrored glass fitted into plate frames with vertical galleried sides and eight pairs of arched legs; no maker's marks on the trays.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Major Philip Schuyler
Object Number:
1915.27a-n
Marks:
four hallmarks stamped in relief along outer side of foot ring: obscured "I*L" in serrated rectangle surround, lion passant in rectangular surround, gothic "T" in square surround with rounded corners; three or four small dishes stamped in relief along out
Gallery Label:
The epergne, a graceful multi-tiered stand holding five or more dishes, functioned as a sculptural centerpiece for the dining table and as a practical holder for pickles, relishes, sauces, or dessert confections. Epergnes were occasionally paired with a mirrored plateau, a table adornment that gave extra sparkle to the silver, porcelain, and delicacies displayed on its surface. According to family tradition, this epergne paired with a plateau (1915.27o-q), though not an intended pair, were used together on the dining table of Philip Schuyler (1733-1804) and his wife Catherine Van Rensselaer (1734-1803). Both the epergne and plateau were rare forms in eighteenth-century America, found only in the homes of the fashion-conscious elite. The Schuyler epergne is a curious hybrid, combining the features of an epergne with those of a dish cross, a device to keep food hot. Because the central epergne dish appears to sit too far from the spirit lamp for effective heating, perhaps a dish cross and epergne were married at a later date at the request of the Schuylers.
Provenance:
Philip Schuyler (1733-1804), who married Catherine Van Rensselaer (1734-1803); probably to their son Philip Jeremiah (1768-1835), who married (2nd) Mary Anna Sawyer (1781-1852); to their son George Lee Schuyler (1811-1890), who married Eliza Hamilton (1811-1863); to their son Philip Schuyler (1836-1906), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
36671
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sweetmeat basket
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 14 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plate sweetmeat basket, missing it glass liner; octagonal, flat bottom base with a molded rim; octagonal cast foliate rim with four branch supports applied to the base; plain octagonal band applied around the rim; cast branch-like bail handle applied to opposite sides of the body; engraved on the base, "C L B" in script; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Object Number:
INV.14042
Marks:
engraved: on the base: "C L B" in script
stamped: on the base: "STERLING/ 935/ 44"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36660
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cake basket
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 9 x 7 1/2 in. ( 18.4 x 22.9 x 19 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought Sheffield plate cake basket; rectangular, boat-shaped body with a molded rim; applied, cast gadrooned band with shell motifs at the corners, around the rim; seated on an oval splayed foot with an applied, cast gadrooned band; bail handle with an applied motif in the center, and acanthus leafs above the cylindrical hinges with flowers on each side; no maker's marks.
Object Number:
INV.14087
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
36658
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea strainer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 5 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 14.6 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Cast and pierced silver tea strainer; circular, bowl-shaped body with a flat, horizontal rim; circular and star shaped perforations in the center; two cast, ovoid handles or rests with a foilate design at center; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14500
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "STERLING" besides, "S & S" in a rectangle, gothic "R" in a rectangle, and lion passant
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36654
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of candelabra
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 18 1/2 x 15 x 4 1/8 in. ( 47 x 38.1 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of cast silver candelabra; each shaft in the form of a Corinthian column with a reeded body and a scrolled acanthus leaf capital with a socket in the top; each seated on a square, stepped base with a beaded band and a circular stepped pedestal; squat, pear-shaped pedestals with cylindrical bezels fit into the sockets and support each of the two candle branches; cast, s-curved branches with foliate scroll joints, fluted turning in the center and baluster pedestals on the candle ends; Corinthian capital sockets applied to the pedestals with fitted chamfered square bobeches with arched sides, circular openings in the center and cast beaded rims; elongated pear-shaped shafts, applied between the candle branches, supports the third Corinthian capital socket and bobeche on each; makers' marks stamped on the bases.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14159ab-14160ab
Marks:
stamped: on the bases: "STERLING/ A3208/ BLACK STARR & FROST"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36643
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candelabra
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 15 x 4 1/8 in. ( 47 x 38.1 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver candelabra; shaft in the form of a Corinthian column with a reeded body and a scrolled acanthus leaf capital with a socket in the top; seated on a square, stepped base with a beaded band and a circular stepped pedestal; squat, pear-shaped pedestal with cylindrical bezel fits into the socket and supports the two candle branches; cast, s-curved branches with foliate scroll joints, fluted turning in the center and baluster pedestals on the candle ends; Corinthian capital sockets applied to the pedestals with fitted chamfered square bobeches with arched sides, circular openings in the center and cast beaded rims; elongated pear-shaped shaft, applied between the candle branches, supports a third Corinthian capital socket and bobeche; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14159ab
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "STERLING/ A3208/ BLACK STARR & FROST"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36641
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