Pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1820
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 5/8 x 6 5/8 x 9 3/8 in. ( 24.4 x 16.8 x 23.8 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver pitcher; raised, inverted pear-shaped body flaring slightly at the bottom, to a circular foot; applied, flat shoulder and cylindrical neck; die-rolled bands of foliate heart-shapes applied around the footring, the shoulder and the rim; high, narrow, extended pouring lip applied to the front of the neck; s-scroll handle, cast in vertical halves, applied to the back of the neck and the body; engraved, "A B" in foliate bright-cut script on the front center of the body; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Sr.; Collection of Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.
Object Number: 
1950.336
Marks: 
Inscription: engraved @ front center: "A B" in foliate bright-cut script Description: Initials relate to Aaron Belknap (1789-1847), the presumed owner Mark: stamped on the base: "N. J. BOGERT" in roman letters in a rectangle Mark: incised into bottom:
Gallery Label: 
This pitcher belonged to Aaron Belknap (1789-1847), the great-great-grandfather of Waldron Phoneix Belknap, Jr.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
35473
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Basket frame

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1875 - 1900
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
overall with handle raised: 8 1/8 x 11 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 20.6 x 28.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description: 
Silver serving tray in the form of a basket; cast oval ring of two foliate bands with four cast medallions and floral garlands between; guitar playing cherubs in the center of each medallion; ring applied to an oval base with two scalloped cross bars across the center; four cast foliate feet applied to the base; triangular joints with cylindrical hinges, attach the cast, split loop handle with an oval disk at the top center to the ring; makers' marks stamped on the base. Missing glass (?) insert.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number: 
INV.14151
Marks: 
stamped: on the base: "BLACK, STARR & FROST" and "STERLING" over a wreath above "3019"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
35460
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cake basket

Classification: 
Date: 
1896
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 10 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. ( 5.1 x 26 x 20 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver cake basket; oval bowl-shaped body with two shallow flutes on each side; pierced decoration around the sides, foliate scrolls in the flutes, lattice at the ends and scroll and shell lattice at the sides; cast and applied shell and foliate scroll decoration around the rim; engraved, "MDBM" in the center in script; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox
Object Number: 
1942.376
Marks: 
engraved: in the center: "MDBM" in script stamped: on the base: lion passant in a chamfered rectangle, anchor in a shield, and a gothic "G" in a chamfered square above, "STERLING/ 4025" above a shell
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1896
eMuseum Object ID: 
35457
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Soup bowl and saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
1900-1950
Medium: 
White metal, silver plate
Dimensions: 
Saucer: 5/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 13 cm ) Part (soup bowl): 2 1/8 x 6 in. (5.4 x 15.2 cm)
Description: 
Cast white metal soup bowl; circular, bowl-shaped body with a plain applied rim; two cast shell handles are applied to the sides below the rim; seated on a molded foot; maker's marks on the base. Cast silver-plate saucer or under plate; circular form with slightly flared sides and a reeded rim; maker's marks in the center.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Object Number: 
1951.290ab
Marks: 
stamped: on the base of the soup bowl: "B. SCHOON/ PARIS" over a crowned hallmark in a rectangle, besides "12" and "METAL/BLANC" in a rectangle stamped: in the center of the saucer: "5" and an unidentifiable mark
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1950
eMuseum Object ID: 
35456
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Soup bowl

Classification: 
Date: 
1900-1950
Medium: 
White metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 1/8 x 6 x 4 7/8 in. ( 5.4 x 15.2 x 12.4 cm )
Description: 
Cast white metal soup bowl; circular, bowl-shaped body with a plain applied rim; two cast shell handles are applied to the sides below the rim; seated on a molded foot; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Object Number: 
1951.290a
Marks: 
stamped: on the base: "B. SCHOON/ PARIS" over a crowned hallmark in a rectangle, besides "12" and "METAL/BLANC" in a rectangle
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1950
eMuseum Object ID: 
35453
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Dish

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 12 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. ( 3.8 x 31.4 x 20 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver dish; oval body with raised, convex sides covered all over with repoussé chased foliated designs over a hammered surface; cast and applied foliate scroll band around the rim; engraved in the center of the bowl, "L S G" in script; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14483
Marks: 
engraved: in the center: "L S G" in script stamped: on the base: crowned "B", "925/ STERLING/ 1000"
Gallery Label: 
LSG is Louise Stafford Gilder, the donor.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
35452
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bowl and underplate

Classification: 
Date: 
1884
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Bowl: 2 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 7 x 14.6 cm ) saucer: 5/8 x 7 in. ( 1.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver bowl and underplate; circular, bowl-shaped body on a plain circular footring; plain applied rim; repoussé chased foliate band below the rim, and a plain band with triangles and flower motifs below the foliate band; engraved on the front, "H. MacM. R." in script; engraved on the base, "Harriet MacMartin Richards/ FROM/ A. W. McLAREN/ SEPT. 30, 1884" in gothic and ribbon script;flat, circular dish with a raised edge; applied, scalloped and waved rim with repoussé chased flowers; engraved in the center, "H. MacM. R." in script; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Harriet MacMartin Richards
Object Number: 
1942.280ab
Marks: 
engraved: center front of bowl and center of the saucer: "H. MacM. R." in script engraved: on the base of the bowl: "Harriet MacMartin Richards/ FROM/ A. W. McLAREN/ SEPT. 30, 1884" in gothic and ribbon script stamped: on the bases: "STERLING SILVER" in
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1884
eMuseum Object ID: 
35444
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Salver

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1875
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/8 x 15 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. ( 3.5 x 38.4 x 23.8 cm )
Description: 
Cast silver salver; flat, oval dish with applied, cast galleried sides coming to points at the ends; cast, applied beaded band around the rim; engraved lion rampant above the initials, "L. B. C." in gothic script; no maker's marks.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evens
Object Number: 
1939.166
Marks: 
engraved: center: lion rampant above the initials, "L. B. C." in gothic script
Gallery Label: 
This salver probably descended to the donor through the Corse family.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
35428
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Oyster fork

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1880
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/8 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 15.6 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Description: 
Silver oyster fork with an upturned handle with shell decoration, twisted stem and three pointed tines; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14510
Marks: 
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "1847 ROGERS BROS." besides a circular mark
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1880
eMuseum Object ID: 
35421
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Punch ladle

Classification: 
Date: 
1750-1800
Medium: 
Silver, bone
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 4 x 14 in. ( 5.1 x 10.2 x 35.6 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver punch ladle with elliptical bowl. Bowl has slightly everted rim with a drawn pouring lip at left (form of a pap bowl); joint of handle and bowl has semi-circular plate with seamed, conical handle socket with incised lines along the rim. Handle is inset into socket and constructed of twisted bone with silver cap at end; no maker's marks.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14496
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1800
eMuseum Object ID: 
35420
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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