Cake basket
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 14 3/4 x 10 3/8 in. ( 29.2 x 37.5 x 26.4 cm )
Description:
Cast and pierced Sheffield plate cake basket; oval, boat-shaped body with an applied, cast beaded band around the rim, two bands of geometric pierced work on either side of a band of pierced work flowers in circles; engraved foliate bands on either side of the geometric pierced work bands and engraved foliate swags between the circles; body applied to a concave, oval galleried foot with an applied molded band around the base; pivoting, reeded, loop handle with beaded edges, an oval, cartouche reserve on the top center and beaded anthemion joints at the cylindrical hinges; no maker's marks.
Object Number:
INV.14086
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
35977
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bread basket
Classification:
Date:
1777
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 5 x 13 7/8 in. (22.2 x 12.7 x 35.2 cm)
Silver Weight: 33 oz (troy) 0.4 dwt (1027 g)
Description:
Raised and pierced silver bread basket with cast ornament; flat, oval bottom, engraved in the center with a lion rampant on fess over the initials, "I . C" in gothic script; body constructed of flared sides with pierced honeycomb pattern outlined with inscribed dividing lines along exterior; cast, reeded shoulder band applied at joint of sides and gallery; geometric pierced gallery along rim of shoulder and similar geometric pierced foot-ring at base, and plain draw-molded band at joint; cast, foliate swags applied around sides of basket, and hung from shoulder; two cast reeded loop handles with wheat bundle motifs at centers applied to opposite sides of the body rim; hallmarks and maker's mark stamped at underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1939.197
Marks:
engraved: in the center: a lion rampant on fess over the initials, "I . C" in gothic script
stamped: on the base: "J S L" in a banner, a lion rampant in a crowned shield, "V" in a crowned shield, three crosses in an ovoid crowned surround, "S" in a circ
Gallery Label:
Bread was a mainstay of the Dutch diet, both in the Netherlands and in its American colony. Elegant bread baskets such as this, a standard product of eighteenth-century Amsterdam silversmiths, reflect the importance of bread in Dutch dining rituals. This basket graced the dining room of the New York City leather merchant Israel Corse, Jr. (1819-1885). This basket was not a family heirloom, but an antique objet d'art purchased by Corse, an avid nineteenth-century collector. Johannes Schiotling, a master of the Neoclassical style, crafted a tour de force of naturalism: against a geometric backdrop of honeycomb piercing, he successfully imitates in silver the weight and texture of laurel leaf festoons draping languidly over the molding.
Provenance:
Israel Corse, Jr. (1819-1885), who married Catherine Ketchum (1828-1906); to their daughter Angeline Burr Corse (1847-1906), who married Cadwalader Evans (1847-1880); to their daughter Lena Cadwalader Evans (1873-1955), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1777
eMuseum Object ID:
35974
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tray
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Sheffield plate, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 28 x 22 in. ( 6.4 x 71.1 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Cast and seamed Sheffield plated tray; flat oval base with a wooden liner; vertically applied sides with geometric pierced work bands around the edges and pierced ovals with four leaf clovers around the center of the sides; engraved crosses made of ovals between the pierced work around the edges and bright-cut bell flower garlands around the center; applied reeded baseband and a cast, applied beaded band around the rim; cut ovoid handles at each end; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.62e
Gallery Label:
Hot water urns for making tea were fashionable from the 1770s well into the nineteenth century. A hostess could dispense hot water from the urn's tap directly onto tea leaves in the teapot, ensuring freshly brewed, piping hot tea. Sterling silver urns of this size were rare in England and America, but less expensive versions in fused silver plate-popularly known as Sheffield plate-offered a convincing imitation at a fraction of the cost. This fused plate urn belonged to John Beekman (1768-1843), the fourth son of wealthy New York merchant James Beekman (1732-1807). The galleried tray, not made en suite with the urn but paired by the family, provided a convenient vehicle for carrying the tea service, cups and saucers, and spoons into the parlor and also protected the surface of the tea table from drips or spills.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
35967
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cream jug
Classification:
Date:
1779-1780
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 15.2 x 7.3 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver creamer; urn-shaped body on a stepped and molded foot with a beaded band around the edge; scalloped shoulder with an applied, concave neck that flares to the rim; beaded bands around the edge of the shoulder and the rim; geometric bands and floral motifs engraved above and below the shoulder; body engraved with a floral garland and an oval reserve hung from a bow knot; reserve engraved, "J R" in bright-cut script; high, pouring lip, low at the sides and high at the back; hinged, domed lid, conforming to the shape of the rim, surmounted by a twisted finial; cast, s-scroll handle with beading down the center and a split fish terminus, applied to the back of the rim and the center of the body; maker's marks stamped on the neck, to the right of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Number:
1947.475
Marks:
engraved: in the reserve: "J R" in bright-cut script
stamped: to the right of the handle: "I [illeg]" in a rectangle, a lion passant in a rectangle, a leopard's head in an oval "d" in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
This cream jug belonged to the artist John Ramage (ca. 1748-1802). The engraving may have been done by him.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
35966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hot water urn and tea tray
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Sheffield plate, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 1/4 x 11 3/4 x 13 in. (48.9 x 29.8 x 33 cm)
Description:
Cast and wrought Sheffield plated hot water urn and tray; urn-shaped body with two flutes at each side of the body, at the ends; applied, concave shoulder with an applied gadrooned band around the rim; bezel inside; bright-cut band of flowers and circles below the shoulder; circular reserve on the front center of the body, surrounded by a bright-cut garland, engraved with the Beekman family crest, two wings addorsed on an armor helmet, over, "J B" in script; oval domed lid, with a deep bezel, surmounted by a ball finial; two pivoting ring handles with cylinder hinges, applied to either side of the body with cast lion's mask joints; long round spout, applied to the body with an oval joint with a reeded edge; curved spigot from a cylindrical tap with a cast ball finial and a s-scroll handle with a screw-on conical silver finial; seated on a trumpet-shaped pedestal flared to a square bottom; pedestal applied to a square base with concave sides seated on four ball feet with mid-bands; vertically applied, plain base band; wrought and seamed coal cylinder hung on an interior lip from an applied, slightly domed, oval disk with two circular holes cut out on either side; circular lid fitted into the cylinder with a ring handle; no maker's marks. Cast and seamed Sheffield plated tray; flat oval base with a wooden liner; vertically applied sides with geometric pierced work bands around the edges and pierced ovals with four leaf clovers around the center of the sides; engraved crosses made of ovals between the pierced work around the edges and bright-cut bell flower garlands around the center; applied reeded baseband and a cast, applied beaded band around the rim; cut ovoid handles at each end; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.62a-e
Marks:
Inscription: engraved in the urn's reserve: the Beekman family crest, two wings addorsed on an armor helmet, over, "J B" in script
Engraving: Top of urn, just under shoulder, has bright-cut engraved border of scrolling flowers and foliate tendrils with
Gallery Label:
Hot water urns for making tea were fashionable from the 1770s well into the nineteenth century. A hostess could dispense hot water from the urn's tap directly onto tea leaves in the teapot, ensuring freshly brewed, piping hot tea. Sterling silver urns of this size were rare in England and America, but less expensive versions in fused silver plate-popularly known as Sheffield plate-offered a convincing imitation at a fraction of the cost. This fused plate urn belonged to John Beekman (1768-1843), the fourth son of wealthy New York merchant James Beekman (1732-1807). The galleried tray, not made en suite with the urn but paired by the family, provided a convenient vehicle for carrying the tea service, cups and saucers, and spoons into the parlor and also protected the surface of the tea table from drips or spills.
Provenance:
John Beekman (1768-1843), who married Mary Elizabeth Goad Bedlow (1771-1845); to their daughter Mary Beekman (1800-1885), who married William Axtell De Peyster (1793-1856); to their daughter Catharine Augusta De Peyster (1835-1911), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
35965
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hot water urn
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 1/4 x 11 3/4 x 13 in. ( 48.9 x 29.8 x 33 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought Sheffield plated hot water urn; urn-shaped body with two flutes at each side of the body, at the ends; applied, concave shoulder with an applied gadrooned band around the rim; bezel inside; bright-cut band of flowers and circles below the shoulder; circular reserve on the front center of the body, surrounded by a bright-cut garland, engraved with the Beekman family crest, two wings addorsed on an armor helmet, over, "J B" in script; oval domed lid, with a deep bezel, surmounted by a ball finial; two pivoting ring handles with cylinder hinges, applied to either side of the body with cast lion's mask joints; long round spout, applied to the body with an oval joint with a reeded edge; curved spigot from a cylindrical tap with a cast ball finial and a s-scroll handle with a screw-on conical silver finial; seated on a trumpet-shaped pedestal flared to a square bottom; pedestal applied to a square base with concave sides seated on four ball feet with mid-bands; vertically applied, plain base band; wrought and seamed coal cylinder hung on an interior lip from an applied, slightly domed, oval disk with two circular holes cut out on either side; circular lid fitted into the cylinder with a ring handle; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.62a-d
Marks:
engraved: in the reserve: the Beekman family crest, two wings addorsed on an armor helmet, over, "J B" in script
Gallery Label:
Hot water urns for making tea were fashionable from the 1770s well into the nineteenth century. A hostess could dispense hot water from the urn's tap directly onto tea leaves in the teapot, ensuring freshly brewed, piping hot tea. Sterling silver urns of this size were rare in England and America, but less expensive versions in fused silver plate-popularly known as Sheffield plate-offered a convincing imitation at a fraction of the cost. This fused plate urn belonged to John Beekman (1768-1843), the fourth son of wealthy New York merchant James Beekman (1732-1807). The galleried tray, not made en suite with the urn but paired by the family, provided a convenient vehicle for carrying the tea service, cups and saucers, and spoons into the parlor and also protected the surface of the tea table from drips or spills.
Provenance:
John Beekman (1768-1843), who married Mary Elizabeth Good Bedlow (1771-1845); to their daughter Mary Beekman (1800-1885), who married William Axtell De Peyster (1793-1856); to their daughter Catherine Augusta De Peyster (1835-1911), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
35964
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medal in case
Classification:
Date:
1830
Medium:
Silver, leather velvet
Dimensions:
Medal: 2 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 7.3 x 8.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver medal in a leather case; medal in the shape of a painter's palette with an oval thumbhole; cast head of George Washington applied on one side and a cast wreath applied to the other; engraved around Washington, "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN(block letters)/ Instituted jany. 1826 Incorporated April 1828(script)" and engraved around the wreath, "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN (block letters)/ To/ R. M. Pratt/ 2.d/ Premium./ For Drawing from the Antique 1830 (script)"; oval, domed red leather case (un-numbered), cylindrical hinge on one side and two metal hook-and-eye clasps on the opposite; lined with red velvet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. W. Cheney
Object Number:
1948.480
Marks:
engraved: on the obverse: "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN(block letters)/ Instituted jany. 1826 Incorporated April 1828(script)"
engraved: on the reverse: "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN (block letters)/ To/ R. M. Pratt/ 2.d/ Premium./ For Drawing from the Antiq
Gallery Label:
The donor was the granddaughter of the artist.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
35963
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Money purse
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Silver, leather, stone
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Seamed silver money purse; rectangular body with rounded corners and sides; front and back engraved with foliate scrolls; oval reserve in the front center engraved, "A C" in script; cylindrical hinge along the bottom, and an spring-loaded clasp at the top center set with a red stone; two rings applied to the top ends which attach to an oval link chain; two pockets and lining made of tan leather; makers' marks stamped on the interior sides.
Seamed silver money purse; rectangular body with rounded corners and sides; front engraved with foliate scrolls around, "H P J" in script in the center; cylindrical hinge along the bottom, and a spring-loaded clasp at the top center; two rings applied to the top ends which attach to an oval link chain; two pockets and lining made of liliac silk moiré; makers' marks stamped on the interior sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Catherine B. Canda
Object Number:
1980.50
Marks:
engraved: in the reserve: "A C" in script
stamped: on interior sides: "BBB" conjoined, "STERLING 1474"
Gallery Label:
This money purse belonged to Angeline Canda (1871-1952) the granddaughter of John H. Abeel and the mother of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
35962
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 30.8 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Cast, seamed and wrought Sheffield plate candlestick; tapered conical shaft with an applied, cast convex shoulder with chased acanthus scrolls around the edge and a baluster neck, supporting a cast incurved socket with an applied, chased acanthus scroll and gadrooned rim; shaft set on a cast circular foot with a band of acanthus scrolls and gadrooning; pedestal raised in the center to a circular platform with an acanthus scroll edge; base weighted; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14170
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
35956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
1785-1787
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 1/2 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 14 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoons with downturned handles with short midribs on the underside, brightcut floral decoration and the engraved initials, "JMC" in script on the front; elliptical bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.57ab
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "JMC" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "TU" in a rectangle, "IV" in a cartouche
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1787
eMuseum Object ID:
35950
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

























