Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1770
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 11.7 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with an upturned handle with a short splayed midrib on the front; engraving erased on the front; engraved on the underside, "T/ I * M" in block letters and, "October 12, 1846" in script; elliptical bowl with a tapered drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.59
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "T/ I * M" in block letters, and "October 12, 1846" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "HVV" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
26277
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dog collar
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Brass, nickel
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 49.5 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Nickel-plated brass dog collar with chain links and three rectangular panels; one panel engraved with "C.F.O."; projecting ring for leash attachment.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Object Number:
1949.55
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
25888
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ladle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 34.9 x 10.8 x 6 cm )
Description:
Silver ladle with down-turned coffin-end handle engraved "JMB" in foliate script; horizontal elliptical bowl has pointed drop at reverse; maker's hallmark stamped along underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.49
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "JMB" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "WG Forbes" in a rectanguar surround
Gallery Label:
The ladle belonged to John Beekman (1768-1843) and his wife Mary Elizabeth Bedlow (1771-1845), who married in 1792.
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:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
25698
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1899
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 9.2 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Cast silver spoon with pointed oval bowl with engraved inscription and gilding; handle end with scrolls, beading, and shell motifs.
Object Number:
INV.14019
Marks:
engraved: on inside of bowl: "Phila. / Exposition / 1899"
in relief: on reverse: "[pennant]STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1899
eMuseum Object ID:
25502
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (8)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1894
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Eight silver teaspoons with upturned double-swell, wavy end handles with allover foliate decoration around the engraved initials, "S" in script; elliptical bowls with foliate drops; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the stems.
Object Number:
INV.14281a-h
Marks:
engraved: on each handle: "S" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "GORHAM PAT. 94"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1894
eMuseum Object ID:
25441
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee Spoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
1847-1879
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 4 3/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 12.1 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver coffee spoons with upturned, double-swell threaded handles with foliate decoration and the engraved initials, "MGH" in script; pointed oval bowls with foliate drops; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the stems.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14464ab
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the stems: "M. W. GALT & BRO" beside three pseudo hallmarks, an eagle, a harp and ? all in squares
Gallery Label:
The initials "MGH" refer to Mary G. Howard who married William Hughes Gilder in Baltimore in 1856.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1879
eMuseum Object ID:
24981
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1901
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 14 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with view of Niagara Falls on inside of bowl; handle with buffalo above full-length figure of an Indian warrior on obverse, and view of falls on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.194
Marks:
in relief: on reverse of handle: "AMERICAN SOUVENIR CO. / [star]S[star] STERLING PAT. / BUFFALO NY."
in relief: on reverse of bowl near shoulder: "OFFICIAL"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
24972
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1886-1893
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 10.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver souvenir spoon with view of Presbyterian Church, Astoria, Long Island, etched on inside of bowl; obverse of handle with cross and floral decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.76
Marks:
etched: on inside of bowl: "1846-1896 / PRESBYTERIAN / CHURCH / ASTORIA L.I."
stamped: on reverse: mark with initial "A" between circular depressions and "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
24932
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fish slice
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 3 x 1 1/4 in. ( 31.8 x 7.6 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Silver fish slice with threaded handle and molded blade; handle cast in vertical halves and engraved with initials "EM" in script characters; molded handle socket holds s-shaped stem that terminates in pointed drop; curved blade has pierced paisleys center; lower blade edge is curved and upper edge is scalloped; maker's hallmarks and pseudo hallmarks stamped on the underside of the blade.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Noel F. Bowers
Object Number:
1984.63
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "EM" in script
stamped: on the underside of the blade: "C" in square surround, lion passant in rectangular surround, bust in rectangular surround over "E. STEBBINS & Co" in a serrated rectangular surround
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24931
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1901
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with inscription, "PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION 1901," in relief on inside of bowl; handle with full-length Native American figure and image of buffalo on obverse, and view of falls (Niagara Falls?) on reverse; maker's mark on back near shoulder.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1977.62
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "PAN-AMERICAN / EXPOSITION / 1901"
in relief: on back of bowl: "OFFICIAL"
stamped(?): on back near shoulder: "[star] S [star]"
in relief: on back of handle: ". . . PAT."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
24930
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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