Tablespoons (12)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 21.9 x 4.4 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Twelve silver tablespoons with downturned handles with all over foliate geometric decoration and the engraved initials, "LBS" in script on the fronts; short midribs; pointed oval bowls with broad drops; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14524a-l
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "LBS" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "STERLING WELSH & BRO"
Gallery Label:
LBS is Louise Bancker Stafford (1860-1934), who married William Howard Gilder in 1881.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
22772
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin purse
Classification:
Date:
1854
Medium:
Silver, silk moiré
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 4.8 x 7.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver coin purse; rectangular body with chamfered corners, concave sides and raised, flat centers; all over engraving on the raised centers, geometric decoration around a rectangular reserve on the front and a floral cartouche on the reverse with geometric designs and foliate scrolls around the edges; "Janette Pirsson/ 1854" engraved in script in the reserve; wheel turned waves on the raised edge; cylindrical hinge along one side with a spring loaded clasp on the opposite side; one scalloped pocket in the center; lined with peach colored silk moiré; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerard Post Herrick, 1957
Object Number:
INV.14206
Marks:
engraved: in the reserve: "Janette Pirsson/ 1854" in script
Gallery Label:
This coin purse belonged to Janette Pirsson, wife of Joseph P. pirsson, Jr. and the mother of Ida Pirsson, who married Henry A. Hurlbut, Jr.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1854
eMuseum Object ID:
22721
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
1892-1896
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in. ( 14 x 2.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned oval handle with a heart-shaped bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14540d
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING THE JAS R. ARMIGER CO"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
22692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar bowl
Classification:
Date:
1900-1925
Medium:
Silver plate, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 15.9 x 21.6 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver sugar bowl; oval, boat-shaped body with narrow fluting around the lower body; beaded band applied below the shoulder; concave shoulder; oval domed foot with fluting around the dome and a beaded band around the foot; oval, domed lid with fluting around the dome and a oval wooden finial; two, cast strap handles applied on each side of the body; engraved on the front of the body, "CGI" in foliate script; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the base.
Object Number:
INV.589cd
Marks:
engraved: on the front of the body: "CGI" in foliate script
stamped: on the base: "GORHAM/ ELECTROPLATE/ 01170/ 2 3/4 PINTS/ 7" around an anchor in a shield
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
22655
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1770
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon ; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.71
Marks:
engraved:
stamped:
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
22597
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.247b.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:
22592
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1775
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle with a short splayed midrib on the front and the engraved initials, "MEB" in block letters on the undersdie of the handle; pointed oval handle with a broad drop and three masted ship decoration on fess; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Object Number:
1980.20
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the stem: "IBL" in the rectangle
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "MEB" in block letters
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
22339
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket knife
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
overall when open: 5 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 14.3 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver pocket knife with a double-swell fiddle handle with a Classical female bust in medallions on each side, foliate and geometric decoration; handle engraved, "M. D. to E. M." in script; flat pointed blade with one sharp edge and foliate scroll engraving, folds into the handle; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.54
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "M. D. to E. M." in script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
22268
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoons (7)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
each overall: 4 7/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 12.4 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Seven silver plated coffee spoons with upturned triangular handles with pointed tips and foliate decoration and a diamond band around the of the stem; elliptical bowls; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14279a-g
Marks:
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "1847 ROGERS BROS A1"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
22051
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter knife
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1856
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 18.1 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
silver butter knife with a double-swell fiddle handle with foliate scroll and bead decoration; flat blade with a rounded end; maker's marks stamped on the blades.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14540c
Marks:
stamped: on base: "A. E. W." in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1856
eMuseum Object ID:
22002
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
















