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.










