Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1854
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 18.7 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver dessert spoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a short midrib on the underside and the engraved initial, "M" in script on the front; pointed oval bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Object Number:
1950.154
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "M" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "D. T. GOODHUE" in a rectangle in between two eagles in ovals
Gallery Label:
This dessert spoon belonged to Emily Jane Beals (1831-1907), who was the daughter of William Beals (1785-1870) and the donor's great-aunt. She recieved this spoon from her aunt Elizabeth Lane Partridge (1755-1809) on the occassion of her marriage to Edward C. Mitchell, January 26, 1854. Emily gave them to Marie Antoinette Baker on the occasion of her marriage to Fellows Davis on October 17, 1871.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1854
eMuseum Object ID:
13614
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup
Classification:
Date:
1884
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 7.3 x 12.1 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver cup; circular, bowl shaped body on a circular, beaded foot; repoussé chased floral band around the center of the body; cast loop handle tapers at the bottom; engraved on the base, "HARRIET/ MAC MARTIN/ RICHARDS/ FROM/ A. W. McLAREN./ SEPT. 30, 1884."; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Harriet MacMartin Richards
Object Number:
1942.279
Marks:
Mark: Bottom of cup is marked four times, arranged around center, all incuse: At center front "925" in tablet surround, "O" with attached "1884" in diamond surround; at right: "THEODORE B. STARR"; at center back "144"; at left "STERLING"
Inscription: at
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1884
eMuseum Object ID:
13465
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 8.3 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Seamed silver snuffbox; oval body with straight sides; oval cover with straight sides; cover engraved, "Abrm/.. Van Nest" in script; base engraved, "A V N" in script; no maker's mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of miss Sarah H. Van Nest
Object Number:
1941.396ab
Marks:
engraved: on the cover: "Abrm/.. Van Nest" in script
engraved: on the base: "A V N" in script
Gallery Label:
This snuffbox belonged to Abraham Van Nest (1777-1864).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
13430
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar tongs
Classification:
Date:
1900-1925
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 12.1 x 4.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver bow-form sugar tongs with double-swell fiddle arms with foliate scroll decoration and trefoils at the tips; claw grips with foliate decoration; arch engraved, "CGT" in script; maker's marks stamped on the underside of one arm.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.673
Marks:
engraved: on the arch: "CGT" in script
stamped: on the underside of one arm: "GORHAM CO" and an anchor
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
13352
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table forks (3)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 3/4 x 1 x 1 in. ( 19.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Three silver plate table forks in the Old Colony pattern with flat, oval handles, baluster stems and four curved tines; maker's marks stamped under the stems.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.663a-c
Marks:
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "1847 ROGERS BROS." and a mark in a circle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
13032
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Beaker
Classification:
Date:
1794
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 8.3 cm )
Silver Weight: 6 oz (troy) 11 dwt (204 g)
Description:
Wrought silver beaker; raised cylindrical body with a slightly flared lip; applied, reeded baseband; oval reserve on the front center engraved, "I W" in bright-cut script; engraved below the reserve, "J W H" in script; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1973.7a
Marks:
Maker's marks: stamped on base, around center punch: "I * V" in roman letters in a cartouche, roman "P" in a shield, and an illegible figure in a shield (possibly an eagle).
Inscription: engraved at center front of body, bright-cut initials "S [or I] W"
Gallery Label:
According to the original bill of sale housed in the Historical Society's library, this mug, along with a beaker and two sets of flatware, were purchased from John Vernon by Benjamin White in 1794.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1794
eMuseum Object ID:
12997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 13 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver spoon with view of High Rock-Spring, Saratoga, New York, on inside of oval bowl; obverse end of handle with profile bust of a Native American man wearing feather headdress; maker's mark on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.236
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "HIGH- / ROCK-SPRING / SARATOGA NY / 1767"
stamped: on reverse: mark with initial "A" between circular depressions
in relief: on reverse: "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12990
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vinaigrette box
Classification:
Date:
1834/35
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver vinaigrette box with a bright-cut garland of leaves around a raised reserve engraved, "Maria;" bright-cut lines around the sides; bright-cut floral design on the base; gilt interior witha floral bright-cut and pierced grille that opens right; interior struck with a lion passant, duty mark, an anchor and the intials "FC" twice.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.29b
Marks:
struck: top interior: (duty mark) "FC" ina conforming rectangle (lion passant)
struck: interior base: (anchor) "FC" in a conforming rrectangle "L" gothic script, in a conforming rectangle
engraved: top reserve: "Maria"
Gallery Label:
This vinaigrette probably belonged to Maria Annis Tomlinson Dayton, wife of Abram Child Dayton.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
12753
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1740
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. ( 8.6 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver bowl, deep, bowl-shaped body on a cast, applied molded foot; engraved on the base, "SBL/ 1774" in block letters; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1968.44
Marks:
engraved: on the base: "SBL/ 1774" in block letters
stamped: on the base: "CLR" conjoined LR, in roman letters in an oval
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1740
eMuseum Object ID:
12737
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert knives (12)
Classification:
Date:
1913
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 7/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 22.5 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Twelve silver plate dessert knives with pointed handles, cast in vertical halves, with chamfered borders, threaded shield reserves on each side, one side engraved, "S" in gothic script, with embossed laurel garlands around each; molded handle socket fitted with a flat, curved blade; maker's marks stamped on handle.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.110b.1-12
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: Native-American bust conforming, "STERLING" in a scrolled cartouche
Gallery Label:
This silver service was presented to William Sulzer (1863-1941), the former governor of New York State, by his Congressional District on his 50th birthday in 1913.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1913
eMuseum Object ID:
12395
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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