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.14160ab
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "STERLING/ A3208/ BLACK STARR & FROST"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epergne
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 x 19 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. ( 24.4 x 50.2 x 52.7 cm )
Description:
Cast Sheffield plate epergne (missing glass bowls); central ring frame stand has a concave shoulder with bands of cast, spiral gadrooning around the top and base; ring frame supported by four flat, cast tapered column legs with acanthus, geometric, and molded foliate decoration; four cast hairy paw feet applied to the bottom of the legs; diamond shaped base applied between the four feet with applied, cast concave bands around its sides; circular domed stand applied in the center of the base with an applied, cast spiral gadrooned band around the bottom and molded foliate decoration around the sides; dome surmounted by a high, cast flower finial; four rectangular holes cut into the dome to hold four cast, reeded, s-curve arms with foliate scrolls in their centers; each arm supports a cast, circular ring to hold a small bowl; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14150a-e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
36630
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Perfume bottle (cap)
Classification:
Date:
1880/81
Medium:
Glass, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 28.6 x 6 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Cut glass perfume bottle with a silver cap; tall, oval cut glass bottle with a faceted design that curves under at the base; sloped shoulders below a threaded, cylindrical neck; silver, cylindrical cap with a ring band midway and a ball head; threaded interior; maker's marks stamped on the side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry Chauncey Cryder
Object Number:
1947.42ab
Marks:
stamped: on the cap: "WL" in roman letters in an oval, queen's head in an oval, lion passant, "E" in a shield, leopard's head in a shield
Gallery Label:
This perfume bottle belonged to the mother of the donor, Helen Chauncey Cryder (Mrs. William Wetmore Cryder).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1881
eMuseum Object ID:
36606
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of candelabra
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
each overall: 27 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 22 in. ( 69.8 x 54.6 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Pair of cast Sheffield plate candelabra; cast square bases with four cast, applied foliate scroll and shell feet at each corner; bases raised in the center to square platforms with four cast, applied leaves; circular pedestals in the center of the bases with applied, cast leaves around the edges; cast, tapered, fluted shaft with cast, circular baluster pedestals with four cast, applied foliate scrolls; plain flared sockets applied to the pedestals; cast, lobed, baluster arm supports fitted into the sockets with scalloped, circular foliate rings around cylindrical bezels; lobed knops in the centers of the balusters have four rectangular sockets in each to hold the four arms of each candelabra; foliate s-scroll arms with scroll motifs in the centers and at the candle ends; circular, flared sockets applied to the ends of the arms with cast, scalloped drip pans with foliate rims applied above; baluster pedestals applied to the drip pans support tapered circular sockets fitted with removable circular bobeches with foliate rims; tapered sockets applied to the top of the central baluster arm supports; cast, domes with applied, cast foliate edges and cast flame finials fitted into the sockets; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Effie Beekman Borrowe
Object Number:
1939.173a.1-6-b.1-6
Date Begin:
1825
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
36590
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea tray
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 34 1/2 x 22 3/4 in. ( 6.7 x 87.6 x 57.8 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plate tea tray; flat, oval tray with applied concave sides and an applied, cast, foliate scroll rim with loop handles at each end; four cast foliate scroll pad feet; surface of the tray engraved with two rings of foliate scrolls around the initials, "R F" in script; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
1951.315
Marks:
engraved: in the center: "R F" in script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
36584
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fish platter
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 31 3/4 x 17 7/8 in. ( 4.8 x 80.6 x 45.4 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver plate fish platter; oval, bowl-shaped body with an applied concave rim with an applied reeded band around the edge; Livingston family arms engraved on the rim, shield divided into four quadrants, 1 and 4 three gilly flowers, 2 quartered, 1 and 4 chevron with a rose of the field between two lions passant, 2 and 3 three martlets, 3 bend between six billets, surmounted by a ship of three masts and a banner below inscribed, "SPERO MELIORA" in roman letters; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
1951.314
Marks:
stamped: on the base: over the center punch, "[?]/ L D/ DOUBLE"
engraved: on the rim: Livingston family arms engraved on the rim, shield divided into four quadrants, 1 and 4 three gilly flowers, 2 quartered, 1 and 4 chevron with a rose of the field betwe
Gallery Label:
This fish platter belonged to the Livingston family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
36583
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot stand
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 6 1/8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 15.6 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Cast and seamed Sheffield plate teapot stand; flat, oval stand with straight, seamed sides; applied, molded bands around the rim and base; four cast pad feet applied to the base; no maker's marks.
Object Number:
INV.14036
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
36580
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 6 in. ( 0.6 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plate dish; circular dish with raised sides and rolled edges; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Object Number:
INV.14340
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "WM A ROGERS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36576
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candelabra
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 1/2 x 22 x 21 1/2 in. ( 69.8 x 55.9 x 54.6 cm )
Description:
Cast Sheffield plate candelabra; cast square base with four cast, applied foliate scroll and shell feet at the corners; base raised in the center to a square platform with four cast, applied leaves; circular pedestal in the center of the base with applied, cast leaves around the edge; cast, tapered, fluted shaft a cast, circular baluster pedestal with four cast, applied foliate scrolls; plain flared socket applied to the pedestal; cast, lobed, baluster arm support fitted into the socket with a scalloped, circular foliate ring around the cylindrical bezel; lobed knop in the center of the baluster support has four rectangular sockets to hold the four arms; foliate s-scroll arms with scroll motifs in the centers and at the candle ends; circular, flared sockets applied to the ends of the arms with cast, scalloped drip pans with foliate rims applied above; baluster pedestals applied to the drip pans support tapered circular sockets fitted with removable circular bobeches with foliate rims; tapered socket applied to the top of the central baluster arm support; cast dome with an applied cast foliate edge and a cast flame finial fitted into the socket; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Effie Beekman Borrowe
Object Number:
1939.173b.1-6
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
36554
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 9.5 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
silver salt spoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a splayed midrib on the front, flared shoulders and a shovel-shaped bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.83
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "O.E. SIBLEY" incuse, beside a crown and lion passant in chamfered squares
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
36553
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.











