Ladle
Classification:
Date:
1850-1881
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 18.7 x 6.4 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Silver ladle with an upturned oval thread handle with foliate decoration and a short midrib on the front; horizontal elliptical bowl with a thread and foliate drop; handle engraved, "D" in gothic script; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14535
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "D" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the stem: "CANFIELD BRO & CO STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1881
eMuseum Object ID:
24239
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoons (12) (Lancaster)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Twelve silver coffee spoons with upturned foliate handles with beaded borders; gilt, elliptical bowls; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
"Lancaster" pattern, issued by Gorham Manufacturing Company in 1897.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14533g-r
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "SPAULDING & CO." lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" and "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
24034
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ladle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 37.5 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Silver ladle with downturned, pointed handle decorated with bright-cut engraved script initials, "THHB"; deep circular bowl has broad drop at reverse; maker's hallmarks stamped along underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Theodore Van Wyck & Anthony Hampton Halle
Object Number:
1956.40
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "THHB" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "W. FORBES" in a rectangle, "N-YORK" in a serrated rectangle
Gallery Label:
The mark "W.FORBES" in a rectangle has been attributed to both William Garret Forbes and to his grandson William Forbes. The early stylistic features of this ladle, the bright-cut engraving, and the pointed handle suggest that it is the work of William Garret Forbes and not William Forbes as previously assigned.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
24024
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 21.9 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
silver tablespoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a short midrib on the obverse and the engraved initials, "S F C" in script; flared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl; hallmarks on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.47
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S F C" in foliate sript
stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, crowned leopard's head, "c" and king's bust
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
23631
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar tongs
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 16.5 x 4.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
silver sugar tongs; bow-form shaped slightly and with shell decoration above the tapered arms; flared shoulders and hollow paw grips; engraved, "CG/ to/ MG" in script on the arch; maker's marks stamped inside the arms.
Credit Line:
Gift of M. F. Savage
Object Number:
1924.50
Marks:
engraved: on the arch: "CG/ to/ MG" in script
stamped: on the inside of each arm: "GEOFF" in a rectangle, "C" in a circle, an eagle in a circle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
23193
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fork
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840-1860
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver table fork with an upturned threaded, fiddle handle engraved, "H v D" in script; flared shoulders and four tines; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry F. von Drehle
Object Number:
1947.133b
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "H v D" in script
stamped: on the underside of the stem: "J. B. GINOCHIO" in roman letters in a conforming rectangle
Gallery Label:
This fork belonged to the von Drehle family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
23168
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with views of Mohonk House, Sentinel Rock, and Sky Top (features of Mohonk Lake, New York) on inside of oval bowl; handle with floral decoration.
Object Number:
INV.462
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "MOHONK HOUSE," "MOHONK LAKE, N.Y.," "SENTINEL ROCK," and "SKY TOP"
in relief: on reverse: "S STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23056
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1906
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 25.7 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated and weighted candlestick with bobeche; circular base raised in the center to a tapered cylindrical stem engraved with an engraved band of flowers around the top; cylindrical candle socket applied to the stem and fitted with a circular bobeche with a plain raised rim; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Object Number:
INV.247a.1-2
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "SUPERIOR/ S. P. CO./ MADE IN/ U. S. AMERICA/ 140"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1906
eMuseum Object ID:
23016
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ladle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 3 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 35.6 x 9.2 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Silver ladle with down-turned handle has short mid-rib at handle-end underside and wheel-turned decoration around foliate script initials "SETB" along obverse; circular bowl has stepped broad, slashed drop; maker's hallmarks stamped along underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1952.284
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "SETB" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "W. Gilbert" in script in rectangular surround, "New-York" in rectangular surround
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
22847
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet
Classification:
Date:
1849
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 3 in. ( 14.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver presentation goblet; narrow bowl-shaped body on a stepped and molded pedestal foot; egg and dart bands around the base and body joint; c-scroll and s-scroll band with scallop motifs between applied around the rim; repoussé chased floral and thistle decoration all over the body; center front engraved with an inscription to Captain Christian Schwarzwalder; gilt interior; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. Louise A. Spies Sinclair
Object Number:
1929.81
Marks:
engraved: center front: "Presented by the/ Members of Compny. D./ Washington Riflemen,/ To Capt. C. Schwartzwaelder/ as a Token of Respect,/ NewYork Oct. 29th/ 1849"
stamped: on the base: "G & H" in a rectangle, superimposed with "CAFIELD BRO & CO" in
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1849
eMuseum Object ID:
22817
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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