Waiter
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1761
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. ( 3.2 x 23.8 cm )
Silver Weight: 16 oz (troy) 7 dwt (509 g)
Description:
Silver salver; raised, circular dish with applied, cast scrolled edge and an applied, cast scroll and shell rim; three cast scroll feet applied to the base; engraved in the center, "A B" in gothic script beneath a helmet surmounted by two wings addorsed, the Beekman family crest; engraved on the base, "A * P" in block letters and "L/ D A" in block letters; maker's mark stamped twice on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Pintard Fellows
Object Number:
1976.66
Marks:
engraved: in the center: "A B" in gothic script beneath a helmet surmounted by two wings addorsed, the Beekman family crest
engraved: on the base, "A * P" in block letters and "L/ D A" in block letters
stamped: on the base: twice, "OPDP" in roman lette
Gallery Label:
This waiter was made by the New York City immigrant silversmith Otto Phillip Daniel [de] Parisien, who is known through only a small number of extant objects of high quality. Born in Berlin, Otto Parisien settled in New York by 1758 and was naturalized on January 18, 1763. His first advertisement, announcing him as "Gold-smith, from Berlin," appeared in the New-York Gazette two months later, and he continued to advertise "large Plate" and jewelry until 1792. Despite Parisien's European training, most likely in Berlin, his silver gives no hint of his Continental origins. Like much of his surviving work, this waiter, with its scalloped border and cast molding of shells and scrolls, is purely English in style and draws heavily on London prototypes.
Provenance:
Made for Anneke Provost (b. 1724), who married Dirck Lefferts (1719- 1799); to his daughter Sarah Lefferts (b. 1756), who married James J. Beekman (1744-1796); to their daughter Anna Beekman (b. 1784), who married John Finlay; descent uncertain; purchased from Parke-Bernet, New York, Americana sale, November 19, 1976, lot 603.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1761
eMuseum Object ID:
35789
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Waiter
Classification:
Date:
1755-1765
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 8 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 21.9 cm )
Description:
Raised silver salver; flat, circular dish with applied, cast scroll and shell rim; three cast pad feet applied to the base; maker's mark stamped twice on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Madeline C. Hibbs
Object Number:
1969.28
Marks:
stamped: on the base: twice, "Myers" in script, conforming
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1765
eMuseum Object ID:
35755
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Soup and sauce tureens
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall (large tureen): 9 5/8 x 12 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (24.4 x 31.8 x 24.4 cm)
Description:
Set of three wrought silver tureens with covers; rectangular bodies, with inverted pear-shaped rectangular lower halves, which are highlighted by applied, beaded bands; applied, beaded bands around the rims; bodies seated on high, rectangular, stepped feet with beaded bands applied around the footrings; two, cast squared handles covered with acanthus leaves, are applied to the sides; rectangular, stepped and domed covers with bands of beading mid-way and surmounted by domed rectangular finials with beading around the centers; covers and the front centers of the bodies are engraved with the Lenox family crest, a crowned lion passant guardant; maker's marks on the bases; pseudo English hallmarks stamped below the rims on the sides.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.
Object Number:
1950.253a-f
Marks:
engraved: on covers and center fronts: Lenox family crest, a crowned lion passant guardant
stamped: on the bases of sauce tureens: "H * WISHART" in roman letters
stamped: on the base of the large tureen: "H * WISHART" in roman letters in a rectangle bet
Gallery Label:
These stately rectangular tureens-the larger for soup and smaller two for sauce-are rare in American silver. Most surviving examples in the "true" or "correct" style, as it was known during the period, mimic ancient vase forms, or are elliptical or boat-shaped. In its restrained design, with spare beaded ornament, this set is similar to the oblong, English Neoclassical examples made during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. According to the donor, these unusual tureens were manufactured in New York "to complement the Dinner Service . . . made for Mr. Lenox in London." Indeed, the tureens are clearly compatible with Lenox's imported platters, plates, and covered dishes (1950.254-5). Following English tradition, each tureen was engraved with the Lenox family crest.
Provenance:
Robert Lenox (1759-1839), who married Rachel Carmer (1763-1843); probable descent (soup and one sauce tureen), to their daughter Rachel Carmer Lenox (b. 1792), who married David Sproat Kennedy (1791-1853); to their son James Lenox Kennedy (1823-1864), who married Cornelia Van Rensselaer (1836-1864); to their son Henry Van Rensselaer Kennedy (1863-1912), who married Marian Robbins (1862-1946); to their daughter Rachel Lenox Kennedy Porter (1887-1962), who married (2nd) Graeme Donald (1884-1928); consigned by Mrs. Graeme Donald to Robert Ensko Inc., New York City; purchased in 1937 by Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr., the donor.
Second sauce tureen acquired by Francis P. Garvan, probably prior to 1931; sold in 1939 by John Marshall Phillips, Yale University Art Gallery, to Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr. (1899-1949), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35748
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Sauce tureen
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. ( 14 x 23.5 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver tureen with a cover; rectangular body, with an inverted pear-shaped rectangular lower half, which is highlighted by an applied, beaded band; applied, beaded band around the rim; body seated on a high, rectangular, stepped foot with a beaded band applied around the footring; two, cast squared handles covered with acanthus leaves, applied to the sides; rectangular, stepped and domed cover with a band of beading mid-way and surmounted by a domed rectangular finial with beading around its center; cover and the front center of the body engraved with the Lenox family crest, a crowned lion passant guardant; maker's mark on the base; pseudo English hallmarks stamped below the rim on the right side.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.
Object Number:
1950.253ef
Marks:
engraved: on cover and center front: Lenox family crest, a crowned lion passant guardant
stamped: on the base: "H * WISHART" in roman letters in a rectangle
stamped: on left side below rim: pseudo English hallmarks, a bust in an oval, a lion passant in
Gallery Label:
This tureen is part of a set of three rare in American silver. Most surviving examples in the "true" or "correct" style, as it was known during the period, mimic ancient vase forms, or are elliptical or boat-shaped. In its restrained design, with spare beaded ornament, this set is similar to the oblong, English Neoclassical examples made during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. According to the donor, these unusual tureens were manufactured in New York "to complement the Dinner Service . . . made for Mr. Lenox in London." Indeed, the tureens are clearly compatible with Lenox's imported platters, plates, and covered dishes (1950.254-5). Following English tradition, each tureen was engraved with the Lenox family crest.
Provenance:
Robert Lenox (1759-1839), who married Rachel Carmer (1763-1843); probable descent (soup and one sauce tureen), to their daughter Rachel Carmer Lenox (b. 1792), who married David Sproat Kennedy (1791-1853); to their son James Lenox Kennedy (1823-1864), who married Cornelia Van Rensselaer (1836-1864); to their son Henry Van Rensselaer Kennedy (1863-1912), who married Marian Robbins (1862-1946); to their daughter Rachel Lenox Kennedy Porter (1887-1962), who married (2nd) Graeme Donald (1884-1928); consigned by Mrs. Graeme Donald to Robert Ensko Inc., New York City; purchased in 1937 by Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr., the donor.
Second sauce tureen acquired by Francis P. Garvan, probably prior to 1931; sold in 1939 by John Marshall Phillips, Yale University Art Gallery, to Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr. (1899-1949), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35746
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Sauce tureen
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. ( 14 x 23.5 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver tureen with a cover; rectangular body, with an inverted pear-shaped rectangular lower half, which is highlighted by an applied, beaded band; applied, beaded band around the rim; body seated on a high, rectangular, stepped foot with a beaded band applied around the footring; two, cast squared handles covered with acanthus leaves, applied to the sides; rectangular, stepped and domed cover with a band of beading mid-way and surmounted by a domed rectangular finial with beading around its center; cover and the front center of the body engraved with the Lenox family crest, a crowned lion passant guardant; maker's mark on the base; pseudo English hallmarks stamped below the rim on the right side.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.
Object Number:
1950.253cd
Marks:
engraved: on cover and center front: Lenox family crest, a crowned lion passant guardant
stamped: on the base: "H * WISHART" in roman letters
stamped: on right side below rim: pseudo English hallmarks, a bust in an oval, a lion passant in a rectngle and
Gallery Label:
This tureen is part of a set of three rare in American silver. Most surviving examples in the "true" or "correct" style, as it was known during the period, mimic ancient vase forms, or are elliptical or boat-shaped. In its restrained design, with spare beaded ornament, this set is similar to the oblong, English Neoclassical examples made during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. According to the donor, these unusual tureens were manufactured in New York "to complement the Dinner Service . . . made for Mr. Lenox in London." Indeed, the tureens are clearly compatible with Lenox's imported platters, plates, and covered dishes (1950.254-5). Following English tradition, each tureen was engraved with the Lenox family crest.
Provenance:
Robert Lenox (1759-1839), who married Rachel Carmer (1763-1843); probable descent (soup and one sauce tureen), to their daughter Rachel Carmer Lenox (b. 1792), who married David Sproat Kennedy (1791-1853); to their son James Lenox Kennedy (1823-1864), who married Cornelia Van Rensselaer (1836-1864); to their son Henry Van Rensselaer Kennedy (1863-1912), who married Marian Robbins (1862-1946); to their daughter Rachel Lenox Kennedy Porter (1887-1962), who married (2nd) Graeme Donald (1884-1928); consigned by Mrs. Graeme Donald to Robert Ensko Inc., New York City; purchased in 1937 by Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr., the donor.
Second sauce tureen acquired by Francis P. Garvan, probably prior to 1931; sold in 1939 by John Marshall Phillips, Yale University Art Gallery, to Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr. (1899-1949), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35743
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Creamer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1867
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 15.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver creamer; squat, oval boat-shaped body with a gadrooned band below the raised and extended pouring lip, low at the sides and the back; applied, rope molding band around the rim; seated on four hollow cast ball feet; cast, reeded loop handle, tapering at the bottom; engraved, "E G W" in script; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14556
Marks:
engraved: center front: "E G W" in script
stamped: on the base: lion passant in a chamfered rectangle, anchor in a shield, "G" in gothic script in a chamfered rectangle above "STERLING/ A 2583"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1867
eMuseum Object ID:
35728
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Tray
Classification:
Date:
1901
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 18 1/4 x 13 in. ( 2.9 x 46.4 x 33 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver tray; flat, oval base with concave sides and a wide flat, scalloped rim; rim all over repoussé chased with flowers and ferns; cast, applied, scroll band around the rim; interior of tray all over engraved with a square lattice pattern; foliate garland around an oval reserve in the center with the initials, "E E G" engraved in script; base engraved, " Elizabeth E Gilder/ June 30, 1901" in script; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14529
Marks:
engraved: on the base: " Elizabeth E Gilder/ June 30, 1901" in script
stamped: on the base: "S KIRK & SON CO/ 925/1000"
engraved: center: "E E G" engraved in script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
35727
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Aparagus dish
Classification:
Date:
1898
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 9 5/8 in. (7 × 7 × 24.4 cm)
Overall (b): 1 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (3.8 × 26.7 ×
Description:
Wrought silver presentation asparagus dish; rectangular dish with raised and flared sides, low in the centers, high at the corners; corners of the base are depressed to hold a tray; cast, foliate band applied to the sides and large cast foliate scrolls applied to the corners; seated on four Greek key feet with sunflower knees; center engraved, "Hugh J. Grant/Sept. 10th 1898/ from/ J. L Connell. A. N. Brady/ F. P. Olcott. W. H. Bailey" in script; small rectangular tray with rounded corners set into the dish; sides raised with cast, applied foliate bands around the rim; two cast, applied, squared foliate handles; seated on four hollow cast ball feet; four pierced cartouches in the corners with engraved foliate and scroll decoration connecting them; engraved in the center, "Hugh J. Grant." in script; makers' marks on the bases.
Object Number:
INV.14139ab
Marks:
engraved: center of lower tray: "Hugh J. Grant/Sept. 10th 1898/ from/ J. L Connell. A. N. Brady/ F. P. Olcott. W. H. Bailey" in script
stamped: on the bases: "TIFFANY & Co../ 13372 MAKERS 9657/ STERLING SILVER/ 925-1000/ T"
engraved: center of upper
Gallery Label:
Hugh J. Grant (1852-1910), a Tammany Hall politician, served as mayor of New York City from 1889 to 1892. In 1885, he was elected sheriff in Tammany's sweep of county offices. This tray may have been presented to him at this time.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
35725
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Salver
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1700
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 10 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 27.3 cm )
Silver Weight: 18 oz (troy) 16 dwt (585 g)
Description:
Wrought silver salver; flat, circular dish with a raised edge and gadrooned rim; on an applied, trumpet foot with a band of gadrooning above the base, an engraved band of semi-circles above the gadrooning and a ring of punched ovals and circles above the engraving; Schuyler family crest engraved in the center of the dish, shield with a clothed cubit arm issuing from the right, with a pointed index finger holding a falcon, shield surmounted by an armor helmet with a falcon seated atop, all surrounded by foliate scrolls; engraved on the underside of the dish, "S/ I * E" in block letters.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Nathaniel McLean Sage
Object Number:
1974.5
Marks:
Inscription: engraved on the underside of the dish: "S/ I * E" in block letters
Description: Initials relate to Johannes and Elizabewth Staats Wendel [?] Schuyler, who were married in 1695 and were the reported initial owners of the salver.
handwritten:
Gallery Label:
By the late seventeenth century, salvers such as this, with a trumpet-shaped foot, had become a trendy English form. The face of this salver is prominently engraved with the Schuyler coat of arms surrounded by luxurious Baroque mantling, and the underside bears the engraved initials of Johannes (1668-1747) and Elizabeth Schuyler (ca. 1658-1737). The lightweight and inherently unstable salver has suffered damage and intervention over its nearly three centuries of use. To provide more stability, a later owner filled the hollow foot with plaster of Paris. A shadow around the perimeter of the foot, where it joins the tray, suggests that the foot was at some point removed, possibly resized, and reattached. The engraved arms, though period, appear to have been enhanced to restore the legibility lost with many polishings.
Provenance:
Johannes Schuyler (1668-1747) and Elizabeth (Elsie) Staats Wendell (ca. 1658-1737); to their son Johannes Schuyler (1697-1741), who married Cornelia Van Cortlandt (1698-1762); to their son Philip Schuyler (1733-1804), who married Catherine Van Rensselaer (1734-1803); to their son John Bradstreet Schuyler (1765-1795), who married Elizabeth Van Rensselaer (1768-1841); to their son Philip Schuyler (1788-1865), who married Grace Hunter (1790-1828); to their daughter Ruth Schuyler (ca. 1812-1901), who married Thomas W. Ogden (1810-1901); to their nephew Alfred Francis de Luze (b. 1827), who married Mary C. Kortright (ca. 1830-1908); to their daughter Sarah Alice de Luze (ca. 1857-1892), who married Arthur M. Foley (ca. 1847-1895); to their daughter Lucille de Luze Foley (1889-1973); bequeathed by Foley to her cousin Charlotte Simonds Sage (1889-1981), the donor.
Bibliography:
Hofer, Margaret K. "Seventeenth-and eighteenth-century family silver." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 156-160.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1700
eMuseum Object ID:
35715
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1829
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 12.1 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Wrought and seamed silver pitcher; squat, globular body tapering to a circular foot and incurved to an applied, die-rolled floral and grape leaf shoulder band; die-rolled meander wire and foliate band around the footring; applied concave shoulder and cylindrical neck that flares to a broad pouring lip; die-rolled meander wire and foliate band around the outside of the rim; hollow cast s-scroll handle; engraved, "B" on the center front in gothic script; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1947.3
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "J. CRAWFORD" in roman letters in a rectangle below two eradicated marks
engraved: front center: "B" in gothic script
Gallery Label:
This pitcher belonged to Martha Coggeshall Holly (b. 1804), who married John Bissell in 1829.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
35694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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