Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 14.9 x 3.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle end handle with basket decoration and the initials, "AL" engraved in script; flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl with shell decoration; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Harriet MacMartin Richards
Object Number:
1942.273a
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "F. MARQUAND" in a conforming rectangle, bust in an ovoid, lion passant in a chamfered rectangle, and "G" in an oval
engraved: on the handle: "AL" in script
Gallery Label:
This teaspoon originally belonged to Harriet Jackson Lyon (1807-1854, Mrs. Peter MacMartin), whose initials are engraved on the handles.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
36288
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saltcellars (6)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
each overall: 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Set of six cast, silver plate saltcellars; circular, bowl-shaped body on a circular splayed foot; beaded band below the rim; gilt interior; no maker's marks.
Object Number:
INV.14557a-f
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
36279
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salts
Classification:
Date:
1890-1892
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Cast silver saltcellar; circular bowl-shaped body with a flat base and repoussé chased scallops around the rim; maker's mark on the base.
Object Number:
INV.9897
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "B" in a square. "H" in a square. "C" in a square "O" in a square. over STERLING/ 2"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
36278
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 3 x 4 1/4 in. ( 11.1 x 7.6 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver pitcher; urn-shaped body with a circular foot and a cylindrical neck; repoussé chased foliate decoration all over the body; repoussé chased acanthus leaves around the neck; engraved geometric decoration around the foot; triangular spout in the form of a bearded man, applied to the front of the neck; plain applied rim; cast and chased foliate s-scroll handle; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14457
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "S KIRK & SON/ 11 OZS/ 1523"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36273
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salts (12)
Classification:
Date:
1902-1907
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 × 4 1/8 × 2 3/4 in. (3.5 × 10.5 × 7 cm)
Description:
One of a set of twelve silver salts; oval, boat-shaped bodies with a domed base and geometric pierce work in the sides; scalloped rim with an applied, cast beaded band; seated on four ball feet; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/73
Object Number:
INV.14513a
Marks:
stamped: on the bases: "TIFFANY & Co/ 13732 MAKERS 2719/ STERLING/ 925-1000/ C"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
36272
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalice
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1680
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 25.1 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver Charles II chalice; deep circular cup, flared at the lip and curved under at the base; circular stem with a central knop, flared to a circular, stepped and molded foot; gilt interior; engraved, inside the foot, "To Frank K. Sturgis. In grateful appreciation of long and valued services to the Stock Exchange */ From some of his friends on the "Floor"" in script; maker's marks stamped below the rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Frank Knight Sturgis
Object Number:
1932.105
Marks:
engraved: inside the foot: "To Frank K. Sturgis. In grateful appreciation of long and valued services to the Stock Exchange */ From some of his friends on the "Floor"" in script
stamped: below the rim: "I[?]" crowned in a shield, crowned leopard's head,
Gallery Label:
This chalice was given to Frank Knight Sturgis on the occasion of his retirement from the stock exchange in 1914.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1680
eMuseum Object ID:
36268
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Beaker
Classification:
Date:
1762
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver beaker; circular body tapering from the wide, flared lip to the applied, circular footring; applied, meander-wire bands above the foot and below the rim; wheel turned foliate cartouches around the body; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14167
Marks:
Maker's marks: stamped on the base: "D" roman, three crowns in an ellipse, "P/ CT" in a shamrock, and a castle in a shield surround.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1762
eMuseum Object ID:
36266
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar bowl
Classification:
Date:
1817/18
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 10.5 x 19.7 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver sugar bowl; squat, round body with narrow, tapering gadrooning around the lower body; applied, stepped and concave shoulder with a horizontally applied foliate scroll band rim; seated on a short, circular, stepped and molded pedestal with a vertically applied beaded footring; two double c-scroll handles with acanthus grips and solid scroll terminuses, joined to and curved above the rims;engraved on the front center with the arms of the Maitland family, a crowned leopard seated on fess with spread arms, holding a sword in the left paw and a clover in the right; gilt interior; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Elsie Stevenson Magie
Object Number:
1983.16b
Marks:
engraved: on the front center: the arms of the Maitland family, a crowned leopard seated on fess with spread arms, holding a sword in the left paw and a clover in the right
stamped: on the base: "JMc/." in a rectangle, in roman letters, surrounded by, th
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1818
eMuseum Object ID:
36259
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot
Classification:
Date:
1817/18
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 11 3/8 x 6 5/8 in. ( 14.3 x 28.9 x 16.8 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver teapot; squat, round teapot with narrow, tapering gadrooning around the lower body; applied, stepped and concave shoulder with a horizontally applied foliate scroll band below the short, stepped and molded neck and rim; seated on a short, circular, stepped and molded pedestal with a vertically applied beaded footring; hinged, low domed lid with gadrooning around the top; cast, cauliflower finial applied to the center of the dome; s-curved cast spout, scalloped along the juncture with a small drop below, scrolls and large leaf forms on the underside and an acanthus leaf at the notched lip; two curved handle- sockets fitted with ivory insulators, the upper a scroll form with flowers on each side, the lower rectangular with a curved and tapered tail; c-scroll handle with reeding on the outer surface and an acanthus leaf grip; engraved on the front center with the arms of the Maitland family, a crowned leopard seated on fess with spread arms, holding a sword in the left paw and a clover in the right; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Elsie Stevenson Magie
Object Number:
1983.16a
Marks:
engraved: on the front center: the arms of the Maitland family, a crowned leopard seated on fess with spread arms, holding a sword in the left paw and a clover in the right
stamped: on the base: "JMc/." in a rectangle, in roman letters, surrounded by, th
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1818
eMuseum Object ID:
36256
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea service
Classification:
Date:
1791/92
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
see individual records for piece measurements
Description:
Seamed and wrought silver tea service including a teapot, sugar bowl with lid, creamer and sugar tongs; engraved swags around octagonal reserves in the centers of each side with the initials, "L J B" engraved in bright-cut script; makers' marks stamped on the bases.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Elizabeth B. Knight
Object Number:
1940.348a-e
Marks:
Inscription: Each piece ornamented with similar bright-cut engraving. Hollowware pieces have bright-cut engraved borders of alternating octagonal reserves framed by scrolled foliage mantling with interior patera and patera on shaded background, with cent
Gallery Label:
This tea service belonged to Major Leonard Bleecker (1755-1844) and his wife Johanna Abeel (1764-1810), who were married in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1792
eMuseum Object ID:
36254
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.













