Box
Classification:
Date:
1925-1944
Medium:
Wood, velvet, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 13 3/4 x 11 in. ( 7 x 34.9 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden box made to hold a collection of silver flatware; lined with green velvet; silver plaque on the lid engraved, "KATHERINE LAWRENCE/ HER SILVER/ Katherine, daughter of Martha/ and John Brown Lawrence/ married Jackson Brown Frenchy/ October 1st 1790 at Burlington, N. J." in block letters and script.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool
Object Number:
1944.125i
Marks:
engraved: on the plaque on the lid: "KATHERINE LAWRENCE/ HER SILVER/ Katherine, daughter of Martha/ and John Brown Lawrence/ married Jackson Brown Frenchy/ October 1st 1790 at Burlington, N. J." in block letters and script
Gallery Label:
The donor had this box specially made to hold the silver of Katherine Lawrence.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
21057
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trowel
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1892
Medium:
Silver, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 20.3 x 5.7 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver and wood trowel with a turned, wooden handle with a molded silver tip and a tapered and bent stem with an ovoid joint; diamond-shaped blade with a long pointed tip and a wheel turned border; blade engraved, "Laying of the Corner Stone/ of the/ Monument to Christopher Columbus/ New York, September 14th, 1892" in script; underside of the blade engraved, "Presented to His Honor/ Mayor Hugh Grant/ by the/ Executive Committee" in script.
Object Number:
INV.14223
Marks:
engraved: on the blade: "Laying of the Corner Stone/ of the/ Monument to ChristopherColumbus/ New York, September 14th, 1892" in script
engraved: on the underside of the blade: "Presented to His Honor/ Mayor Hugh Grant/ by the/ Executive Committee" in s
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
21054
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Kettle stand
Classification:
Date:
1907-1925
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 6 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. ( 18.4 x 16.2 x 16.2 cm )
Description:
Cast silver kettle stand; base of the stepped stand is square in plan with plain banded side panels; four cast hairy paw feet with hairy knees; cast kettle supports seated on four stepped oval feet screwed into the base; circular burner reservoir in the center; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14165b
Marks:
stamped: on resovoir ring on base: "TIFFANY & Co.. 18889D MAKERS 1212 STERLING SILVER 925-1000 M"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
21053
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Case for a silver card case
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, velvet, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3 x 4 in. ( 1.6 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Red leather, rectagular, tooled case for a silver card case lined with red velvet; metal hook and eye closeres.
Object Number:
INV.14145
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21052
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card case
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 x 3/8 in. ( 10.2 x 7.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Seamed and wrought silver card case; rectangular body with reeded sides; hinged lid with bezel; floral and scroll repoussé all over the body; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John C. and Norreys O'Conor, 1933
Object Number:
INV.14144
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21051
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820 - 1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 14.9 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver teaspoon with downturned fiddle handle with a short midrib on the underside and the engraved initials, "SE" in script on the front; pointed oval bowl with an arched drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.26
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "SE" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "PARISEN" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
21014
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ladle
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver plate, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 3/4 x 5 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 40 x 13 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Silver-plate ladle with a downturned handle with a ball finial and applied, cast ribbon decoration; three tined joint with a circular handle socket and foliate engraving;double shell bowl with an everted lip; all gilt.
Object Number:
INV.14115
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21008
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug
Classification:
Date:
1865 - 1898
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 4 in. ( 9.5 x 7.3 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cast electroplated silver mug; cylindrical body with convex shoulder and a flared neck; cast, loop handle with geometric floral decoration; band of rattan and daisies around the lower body; gilt interior; maker's mark on the base.
Object Number:
INV.14063
Marks:
stamped: on base in a circle: "QUADRUPLE PLATE/ MERIDEN, CONN./ WILCOX SILVER PLATE Co." around two crossed hammers all over " 1392"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
21006
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hot water pot
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 13.3 x 15.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated hot water pot; oval body with straight sides and a reeded band around the base and the shoulder; slightly domed shoulder with a vertically applied reeded rim; hinged oval lid with a knop finial; squared loop handle with a ball finial; straight, tapered spout; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Object Number:
INV.14056
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "MERIDEN B*COMANY" in a circle around scales in a shield over "1839"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21005
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Asparagus tray
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870-1890
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 21.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Cast and pierced silver plated asparagus tray; scalloped, ovoid, concave tray with pierced work and engraved asparagus stalks in the center; seated on four cast pad feet; four cast raised scrolled supports applied at the corners; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Object Number:
INV.14041
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "15" in rectangles, "C/ C" divided by a shield in an oval in a rectangle, "4894977", "CHRISTOFLE" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
21004
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.












