Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a short midrib and the engraved initials, "EGT" in script on the front; flared shoulder and a pointed oval bowl; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Martin Leifer
Object Number:
1970.74
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "EGT" in script
stamped: on the underside of the hnadle: "W. WISE" incuse
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
8446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1720
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver spoon with an upturned handle with a full midrib on the front; elliptical bowl with a rattail drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
1971.71[dup]
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "I B" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1720
eMuseum Object ID:
7606
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
1840 - 1850
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 21.3 x 4.4 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
silver plated tablespoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a splayed midrib on the underside; squared shoulders and an elliptical bowl; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.946c
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J" in an oval, "D" in a chamfered square, "&" in a chamfered square, and "S" in a chamfered square
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
7605
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 14.9 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle, flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl with shell decoration; engraved on the handle, "HJL" in script; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Harriet MacMartin Richards
Object Number:
1942.272b
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "F. MARQUAND" in a conforming rectangle, bost in an ovoid, lion passant in a chamfered rectangle, and "G" in an oval
engraved: on the handle: "HJL" in script
Gallery Label:
This teaspoon originally belonged to Harriet Jackson Lyon (1807-1854, Mrs. Peter MacMartin), whose initials are engraved on the handles.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
7438
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 4.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver tea infuser in the shape of a lantern; cylindrical body with perforations in the sides and the base; hinged conical lid with perforations and a chain with ring trminal attached to the top; maker's mark stamped on the bezel.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.42
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: a cross between "STERLING" and "3018"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7377
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1901
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 14.9 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with view of Niagara Falls on inside of bowl; handle with inscription, "EXPOSITION / 1901 / PAN AMERICAN," in relief; handle finial with globe (showing western hemisphere) surmounted by a buffalo and view of Niagara Falls on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lillian Rogers, 1964
Object Number:
INV.14020
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of handle: "EXPOSITION / 1901 / PAN AMERICAN"
in relief: on reverse of bowl: "OFFICIAL"
in relief: on reverse of handle: "AMERICAN SOUVENIR CO. PAT."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
7357
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Olive spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-1902
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Silver olive spoon with gilded shell-shaped bowl with pierced base; narrow rectangular handle with finial in the form of a disk with bell-shaped tabs above and below, and bright-cut and wheel-turned decoration; slightly flared shoulder; stamped maker's mark on back of finial.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.989
Marks:
stamped: on back of handle finial: "TIFFANY & Co M[?] STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
7316
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 13.3 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Souvenir spoon cut and pressed from white sheet metal; swastika and crossed arrows stamped on inside of oval bowl; handle with stamped diamond pattern and two small swastikas; handle finial cut in the shape of a swastika with an arrow stamped on each arm.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Walston S. Brown
Object Number:
1987.10
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
7104
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea caddy
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Seamed silver tea caddy; circular body with straight sides and repoussé chased dancing female figures in Classical costumes (togas); plain bands applied around the base and below the slightly convex shoulder; high, vertically applied rim with inner bezel; flat, circular inner lid with a circular finial; circular outer lid or cap with a reeded and floral band applied around the edge; top of lid engraved, "M c M" in script; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1983.10a-c
Marks:
engraved: on the lid: "M c M" in script
stamped: on the base: "TIFFANY & Co/ 7623 MAKERS 5807/ STERLING SILVER" 925-1000/ M"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
7101
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Wrought and cast silver tea infuser in the shape of a tea-kettle; cylindrical body with a convex band below the convex shoulder and a band around the foot; circular perforations along the bands and in the base; hinged, stepped and domed, cover with perforations in the top, a ball finial and applied bail handle; s-curve spout with a notched lip applied to the body; chain with a ring teminal attached to the handle; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.43
Marks:
stamped: on the base: a cross below "STERLING/ 2768"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7078
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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