Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser; globular body with two honeycomb bands around the center; four-leaf-clover perforations in two rings around the top and bottom of the body; hinged in the center; chain with a ring terminal attached to the top; makers' marks stamped below the hinge.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.55
Marks:
stamped: below the hinge: "STERLING" between a winged "S" and "3377" over "
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
18827
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 21.6 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver tablespoons with downturned fiddle handles engraved, "H J K" in foliate script; flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls; makers' marks stamped on the undeside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alfred M. F. Kiddle
Object Number:
1940.458ab
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "M J K" in foliate script
stamped: on the underside of both handles: "G & K" in a rectangle
stamped: on the underside of one handle: lion passant, leopards head, date letter capital "C", and male bust, all in champfered rectang
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
18767
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
1795/96
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 21 1/4 x 14 in. ( 3.8 x 54 x 35.6 cm )
Silver Weight: 57 oz (troy) 7 dwt (1784 g)
Description:
Wrought silver platter; ovoid with raised sides and four flutes along the edges; applied, cast beaded band around the rim; Lenox family crest engraved on the rim; maker's marks stamped on the rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.; Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr. Collection
Object Number:
1950.255r
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "W * P/ I * P" in roman letters in a rectangle, a lion passant in a chamfered rectangle, a crowned leopard's head in a shield, "u" in a chamfered rectangle and the king's head in an oval
Gallery Label:
This platter was part of an elaborate silver dinner service of twenty-two matching platters, plates, and dishes, along with an assortment of French, English, and American forks, spoons, and knives, assembled by Robert Lenox (1759-1839), a prominent New York shipping merchant and real estate investor. A silver service of this size was impressive by American standards, and Lenox's purchase probably stood out among those of his peers. As a successful shipping merchant, Lenox had frequent contact with English agents, and could easily have arranged the purchase of the service. As evidenced by the varying date letters, the service was probably not a special order but gathered from stock or acquired over a period of time.
Provenance:
Robert Lenox (1759-1839), who married Rachel Carmer (1763-1843); probable descent, to their daughter Rachel Carmer Lenox (b. 1792), who married David Sproat Kennedy (1791-1853); to their son James Lenox Kennedy (1823-1864), who married Cornelia Van Rensselaer (1836-1864); to their son Henry Van Rensselaer Kennedy (1863-1912), who married Marian Robbins (1862-1946); to their daughter Rachel Lenox Kennedy Porter (1887-1962), who married (2nd) Graeme Donald (1884-1928); consigned by Mrs. Graeme Donald to Robert Ensko Inc., New York City; purchased in 1937 by Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr., the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1796
eMuseum Object ID:
18765
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Money purse
Classification:
Date:
1862-ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, silk moiré
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 9.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Seamed silver money purse; rectangular body with rounded corners and sides; front engraved with foliate scrolls around, "H P J" in script in the center; cylindrical hinge along the bottom, and a spring-loaded clasp at the top center; two rings applied to the top ends which attach to an oval link chain; two pockets and lining made of liliac silk moiré; makers' marks stamped on the interior sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of the James Foundation, 1964
Object Number:
INV.14149
Marks:
engraved: on the front center: "H P J"
stamped: on the interior side: "STERLING B (with a sword through the center) 2091"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
18763
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoons (6) (Cluny)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1883
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 4.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Six silver tablespoons in the "Cluny" pattern with an upturned trefoil end handle with all over foliate design between geometric designs; pointed oval bowls with beaded and foliate drops; engraved on the undersides of the handles, "SES" in script; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14488a-f
Marks:
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "SES" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" over STERLING"
Gallery Label:
The initials "SES" refer to Susan Elizabeth McLane (b.1831) who marred Samuel Spencer Stafford (1825-1895) in Albany in 1854.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1883
eMuseum Object ID:
18760
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair comb
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 4 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 11.7 x 12.4 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver hair comb with nine teeth applied to the scalloped triangular decorative panel; panel engraved with a garland and two flowers; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. George Edmund MacIlwain
Object Number:
1950.281
Gallery Label:
This comb belonged to the donor's great-grandmother, Gertrude Herkiemer Eacker, daughter of Captain George Herkimer and Alida Schuyler Herkimer and cousin of General Philip Schuyler.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
18694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with gilded oval bowl; upturned spatulate handle with inscription, "NEW PORT," etched on obverse; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.227
Marks:
etched: on obverse of handle: "NEW / PORT"
stamped: on reverse: "[rectangle][circle][diamond] STERLING HOWARD CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
18337
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bouillion spoons
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in. ( 13.3 x 4.1 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Six silver bouillon spoons with upturned, threaded wavy-end handle engraved, "LSG" in script; shallow circular bowls; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
"Washington" pattern, issued in 1911.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14276a-f
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "LSG" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "RW[elk's head] & S STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
18206
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 15.6 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver sugar spoon with an upturned double-swell fiddle handle with a foliate tip and foliate scroll decoration; reeded stem, scrolled shoulders and scalloped shell bowl; handle engraved, "Hinckley" in script; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14550
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "Hinckley" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J. D. CHASE" in a rectangle and three pseudohallmarks
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
18203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature sugar tongs
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver miniature sugar tongs; bow-form with chased foliate decoration on the arms; engraved initials, "MG" in script on the arch; floral grips; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the arms.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14541
Marks:
engraved: on the arch: "MG" in script
stamped: on the underside of an arm: "D" in script in an ellipse, "STERLING"
Gallery Label:
The initials "MG" may refer to Louise's sister Marion Howard Gilder (1884-1912).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
18202
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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