Teaspoon

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1845
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1 in. ( 16.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle with engraved initials, "CSS" in script on obverse; flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl; stamped maker's mark and pseudo-hallmarks on reverse.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number: 
1971.74
Marks: 
engraved: on the handle: "CSS" in script stamped: on the underside of the handle: "L. C. CHAMPNEY TROY" incuse
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession records, this teaspoon was part of a lot of 74 spoons from the George B. Cutten Collection purchased by the donor from Eric Shrubsole, New York City.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1845
eMuseum Object ID: 
36552
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 21 1/2 x 22 in. ( 69.8 x 54.6 x 55.9 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: 
1939.173a.1-6
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
36549
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.14339
Marks: 
stamped: on the base: "WM A ROGERS"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
36546
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.14337
Marks: 
stamped: on the base: "WM A ROGERS"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
36545
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Salver

Classification: 
Date: 
1793
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/4 x 11 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 28.9 x 28.9 cm )
Description: 
Cast and pierced silver salver; flat, square dish with a lion rampant on fess over the initials "I. C." in gothic script; vertically applied pierced, galleried sides with cast flower motifs applied to each corner and a cast beaded band applied around the top; four, hollow cast, tapered column legs with ball feet; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans; Lent April 16, 1937 by Israel Corse
Object Number: 
INV.14060
Marks: 
engraved: in the center: a lion rampant on fess over the initials "I. C." in gothic script stamped: on the base: "DWR" in a rectangle, "I" in an oval, crowned lion rampant in a shield, three crosses crowned in an ellipse
Gallery Label: 
This salver is engraved with the initials of New York City merchant Israel Corse (1769-1842).
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1793
eMuseum Object ID: 
36537
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tray

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Sheffield plate
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/4 x 12 3/8 x 9 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 31.4 x 24.4 cm )
Description: 
Wrought and cast silver tray; flat, rectangular dish with rounded corners, a raised, flared and scalloped rim with an applied, cast grapevine band; four cast foliate pad feet applied to the base; engraved foliate decoration all over the dish; no maker's marks.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Sarah E. Scofield
Object Number: 
1909.37
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
36535
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Nutmeg grater

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1790
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description: 
Seamed silver nutmeg grater; oval body with straight sides; hinged, flat lid with straight sides; flat, inset hinged base; oval grater applied across the top of the interior; diamond engraved on the top; bands of triangles engraved around the edges; no maker's marks.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Martha Brookes Hutcheson
Object Number: 
1951.82
Gallery Label: 
This nutmeg grater was used by Joshua Brookes (1773-1859), the great-grandfather of the donor, for his hot toddies.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1790
eMuseum Object ID: 
36521
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Knife rests (2)

Classification: 
Date: 
1805-1806
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 1 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 6 x 2.9 cm )
Description: 
Pair of silver knife rests; each rest formed of two cast, triangular ends with rounded corners; three circular stretchers between each; engraved, "I. C" in gothic script on one end of each; maker's marks stamped on the other end of each.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number: 
1939.154-155
Marks: 
engraved: one end of each: "I. C" in gothic script stamped: opposite end of each: "TJ" in a rectangle, king's head in an oval, lion passant in a rectangle, "K" in a rectangle
Gallery Label: 
These knife rests belonged to the Corse family.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1806
eMuseum Object ID: 
36518
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Knife rest

Classification: 
Date: 
1805-1806
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 6 x 2.9 cm )
Description: 
silver knife rest; two cast, triangular ends with rounded corners with three circular stretchers between; engraved, "I. C" in gothic script on one end; maker's marks stamped on the other end.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number: 
1939.155
Marks: 
engraved: one end: "I. C" in gothic script stamped: opposite end: "TJ" in a rectangle, king's head in an oval, lion passant in a rectangle, "K" in a rectangle
Gallery Label: 
This knife rest belonged to the Corse family.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1806
eMuseum Object ID: 
36517
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Miniature sauce pan

Classification: 
Date: 
1905/06
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/8 x 7/8 x 2 in. ( 2.9 x 2.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description: 
Miniature silver sauce pan with lid; circular body with a flat base and applied circular rim; tapering cylindrical handle applied to one side; engraved on the front, "L B C" in script; circular lid with an applied squared handle and perforations; maker's mark below the rim.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lena Cadwalder Evans
Object Number: 
1939.144
Marks: 
engraved: on the front: "L B C" in script stamped: on the bezel: "CS * FS" in roman letters, a lion passant, a leopard's head, "k"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1906
eMuseum Object ID: 
36514
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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