Creamer

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1840
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. ( 22.2 x 18.1 x 12.4 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver creamer; inverted pear-shaped body on a high domed foot joined to the body by an applied circular pedestal, with an applied vertical footring, both decorated with a die-rolled floral heart motif; concave shoulder; curved, applied, die-rolled floral heart band below the concave raised and flared pouring lip with an applied heart band around the outside of the rim; cast, silver scroll handle with acanthus leaf decoration applied to the body and lip; repoussé and chased floral design on the body and around the foot; Lenox family crest, a lion passant crowned, engraved in the reserves on both sides; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.
Object Number: 
1950.259e
Marks: 
stamped: on base: "W. FORBES" in a rectangle, double-struck engraved: in the reserves: crowned lion passant
Gallery Label: 
This creamer was made for James Lenox (1800-1800). Wiliam Forbes was the grandson of William Garrett Forbes, and the son of Colin Van Gelder Forbes, both New York silversmiths.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
33839
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Sugar bowl with lid

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1840
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 1/4 x 10 x 6 1/4 in. ( 26 x 25.4 x 15.9 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver sugar bowl with lid; inverted pear-shaped body on a high domed foot joined to the body by an applied circular pedestal, with an applied vertical footring, both decorated with a die-rolled floral heart motif; concave shoulder; curved, applied, die-rolled floral heart band below the vertical lip; circular raised dome lid with a cast floral and acanthus leaf finial; two cast silver scroll handles with acanthus leaf decoration applied to the body and lip at the sides; repoussé and chased floral design on the body and around the foot; Lenox family crest, a lion passant crowned, engraved in the reserves on both sides; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.
Object Number: 
1950.259cd
Marks: 
stamped: on base: "W. FORBES" in a rectangle engraved: in the reserves: crowned lion passant
Gallery Label: 
This sugar bowl with lid was made for James Lenox (1800-1800). Wiliam Forbes was the grandson of William Garrett Forbes, and the son of Colin Van Gelder Forbes, both New York silversmiths.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
33838
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Coffeepot

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1840
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 13 x 11 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. ( 33 x 29.8 x 17.5 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver coffeepot; inverted pear-shaped body on a high domed foot joined to the body by an applied circular pedestal, with an applied vertical footring, both decorated with a die-rolled floral heart motif; concave shoulder; curved, applied, die-rolled floral heart band below the vertical lip; hinged, circular raised dome lid with a cast floral and acanthus leaf finial; cast, curved, notched spout with acanthus decoration; cast, silver scroll handle with acanthus leaf decoration; ivory insulators; repoussé and chased floral design on the body and around the foot; Lenox family crest, a lion passant crowned, engraved in the reserves on both sides; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.
Object Number: 
1950.259a
Marks: 
Mark: stamped on base above maker's mark at bottom: "&" in a square engraved: in the reserves: crowned lion passant
Gallery Label: 
This coffeepot was made for James Lenox (1800-1800). William Forbes was the grandson of William Garrett Forbes, and the son of Colin Van Gelder Forbes, both New York silversmiths.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
33836
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Sugar bowl with lid

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1840
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 x 9 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. ( 22.9 x 24.8 x 15.6 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver sugar bowl with lid; plain conical body with a concave shoulder, short neck and an applied, scalloped and gadrooned rim; seated on a round scalloped and gadrooned base with a round gadrooned pedestal; cast, round domed, mushroom-cap (gadrooned) lid with a cast flower finial bolted onto the top; two cast, in vertical halves, scrolled handles with plain bands below the thumbpieces; engraved, "Jane Borrowe/ from/ Ann Colt" in script on the front; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Effie Beekman Borrowe
Object Number: 
1939.217bc
Marks: 
Inscription: engraved on front: "Jane Borrowe/ from/ Ann Colt" in script Mark: stamped on base: "G. BOYCE" in a conforming rectangle over "N. Y." in a conforming rectangle
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
33835
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teapot

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1830
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 1/4 x 12 in. ( 21 x 30.5 cm ) Silver Weight: 31 oz (troy) 10 dwt (980 g)
Description: 
Wrought silver teapot; oval, boat-shaped body with bulbous gadrooning around the lower body, set on four hollow, cast and chased bird claw and ball feet with chased feathers over the area where they are applied; flared to an applied, die-rolled band of rose garlands; band below a convex shoulder with an applied, vertical die-rolled egg and dart band; hinged, arched lid with a small raised dome; cast and chased bird finial; high, curved bird's head spouts with a notched lip; scrolled, cast and chased silver handle; scrolled, acanthus design handle sockets fitted with ebony insulators; engraved with a three leaf clover over a bar at the back center; engraved initials, "JMC" in script at front center; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Pintard Fellows
Object Number: 
1971.103a
Marks: 
stamped: on base: "W. Thomson" in script, in a rectangle engraved: at front center: "JMC" in script
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
33832
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Waste bowl

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1830
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 x 6 x 6 in. ( 15.2 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm ) Silver Weight: 18 oz (troy) 9 dwt (573 g)
Description: 
Wrought silver waste bowl; square, boat-shaped body with bulbous gadrooning around the lower body, set on four hollow, cast and chased bird claw and ball feet with chased feathers over the area where they are applied; flared to an applied, stamped band of rose garlands; engraved with a three leaf clover over a bar at the back center; engraved initials, "JMC" in script at front center; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Pintard Fellows
Object Number: 
1971.103e
Marks: 
stamped: on base: "W. Thomson" in script, in a rectangle engraved: at front center: "JMC" in script
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
33825
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tray

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1912-1931
Medium: 
Silver, copper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 41.9 x 29.8 cm ) Silver Weight: 41 oz (troy) 11 dwt (1292 g)
Description: 
Cast and seamed silver tray in the Islamic style; flat tray, oval in plan with an applied molded edge; cast, applied, reeded band around rim with spade-shapes and onion-dome shapes along the inner edge; floral scroll engraving in an Islamic style with copper inlay all over the molded edge and in a ring around the outer edge of the tray; "F A H" engraved in the center, in script; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1983.43b
Marks: 
stamped: on base: "TIFFANY &Co/ 999 MAKERS 3658/ STERLING SILVER/ 925-1000/ m" engraved: in front reserve: "F A H" in script
Gallery Label: 
This tray, part of a complete coffee service, is an example of Tiffany & Co.'s Persian, or "Saracenic" designs, first developed by chief designer Edward C. Moore in the 1870s. The firm's Eastern-inspired silver earned it international recognition and prestigious prizes, including Grand Prix awards at the Paris Expositions of 1878 and 1889. Although this coffee set was actually produced more than twenty years after Moore's death, it closely adheres to early Saracenic designs Moore created decades earlier.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1931
eMuseum Object ID: 
33819
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Coffeepot

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1912-1931
Medium: 
Silver, ivory, copper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. ( 26.7 x 18.4 x 13.7 cm ) Silver Weight: 23 oz (troy) 16 dwt (740 g)
Description: 
Cast and seamed silver black coffeepot in the Islamic style; squat circular lower body flared in the center with a plain applied band; on a molded footring with a plain band around the edge and decorative engraving along the seam; cast, applied, tall, narrow, tapering neck culminating in a plain, scalloped band around rim; onion dome lid with a cylindrical ivory finial; elaborate cast hinge with braided scrolls and floral motif; cast curved handle with ivory insulators and decorative pendants at the top and bottom; handle attaches to upper body on a cast, applied ring and cast floral motif handle socket; the opposite side of the ring has a cast braided scroll attachment that is applied to a loop around the spout; high, subtly curved spout with a decorative pendant below the lip and floral and scroll engraving with copper inlay around the base; all over floral scroll engraving in an Islamic style with copper inlay; "F A H" engraved in the front reserve, in script; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1983.43a
Marks: 
stamped: on base: "TIFFANY &Co/ 999 MAKERS 3658/ STERLING SILVER/ 925-1000/ m/ 2 PINTS" scratched: on base: 23/75 engraved: in front reserve: "F A H" in script
Gallery Label: 
This coffee pot, part of a complete service, is an example of Tiffany & Co.'s Persian, or "Saracenic" designs, first developed by chief designer Edward C. Moore in the 1870s. The firm's Eastern-inspired silver earned it international recognition and prestigious prizes, including Grand Prix awards at the Paris Expositions of 1878 and 1889. Although this coffee set was actually produced more than twenty years after Moore's death, it closely adheres to early Saracenic designs Moore created decades earlier.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1931
eMuseum Object ID: 
33818
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tea service

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1840
Medium: 
Silver, ivory
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/4 x 12 x 7 1/8 in. (27.3 x 30.5 x 18.1 cm)
Description: 
Wrought silver tea service consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl with lid, creamer and waste bowl; plain conical bodies with concave shoulders, short necks and applied, scalloped and gadrooned rims; seated on round scalloped and gadrooned bases with round gadrooned pedestals; cast, round domed, mushroom-cap (gadrooned) lids with cast flower finial bolted onto the top; scroll handles; engraved, "Jane Borrowe/ from/ Ann Colt" in script on the fronts; maker's mark on bases.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Effie Beekman Borrowe
Object Number: 
1939.217a-e
Marks: 
Inscription: all four vessels are engraved at center on fronts: "Jane Borrowe/ from/ Ann Colt" in script Mark: all pieces stamped on bases: "G. BOYCE" in a conforming rectangle over "N. Y." in a conforming rectangle
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
33815
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Waste bowl

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1830
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. ( 17.5 x 19 cm ) Silver Weight: 29 oz (troy) 11 dwt (919 g)
Description: 
Wrought silver waste bowl; round boat-shaped body on round stepped base joined to the body by a round pedestal; applied, vertical die-rolled foliate band footring; applied, die-rolled foliate band around the pedestal; applied, die rolled foliated band below the high flared rim; applied, vertical die-rolled foliate band around the rim; engraved, "H" in bright-cut script on the center front of each body; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Townsend Lawrence
Object Number: 
1942.540d
Marks: 
engraved: on front: "B" in bright-cut script stamped: on base: "I. T." in a conforming rectangle, between two illegible pseudo-hallmarks
Gallery Label: 
This waste bowl is part of a generous service, with a statuesque coffeepot, two ample teapots perhaps used interchangeably for hot water or tea, and a large covered sugar bowl and creamer. The service belonged to Walter Bowne (1770-1846), a wealthy New York hardware merchant who served as the city's mayor from 1828 to 1833. Silversmith John Targee, who marked the service, was an influential city and state politician who had a long history of association with Bowne. In addition to Bowne's patronage of the silversmith in 1806, the two served together as volunteer firemen, and were on the city's Common Council and active members of the Tammany Society.
Provenance: 
Walter Bowne (1770-1846), who married Eliza Southgate (1783-1809); probably to their daughter Mary King (1808-1874), who married John Watson Lawrence (1800-1880); to their son Walter Bowne Lawrence (1839-1912), who married Annie Townsend (1841-1902); to their son Townsend Lawrence (1871-1952), who married (2nd) Caroline L. Bogert Browne (1882-1942), the donors.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
33814
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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