Dessert forks (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 7/8 in. ( 17.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver dessert forks with upturned, threaded, medallion and pointed oval handles with foliate decoration; engraved on the underside of the handle; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stems.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.967a,d
Marks:
engraved: on the undersides of the handles; "D" in gothic script
stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "925 BALL BLACK & CO" incuse
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
7073
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Forks (3)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850 - 1870
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 19 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Three silver table forks with upturned wavy handles and scrolled thread and foliate decoration, engraved, "M L H" in script; scrolled shoulders, four tines and long threaded drops; b engraved, "JDGH" in script on the underside of the handle; c engraved, "Adelaide" in script on the underside of the handle; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stems.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.966a-c
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "M L H" in script
engraved: on the underside of b: "JDGH" in script
engraved: on the underside of c: "Adelaide" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "A. C. BENEDICT & CO" in roman letters in rectangles
Gallery Label:
The initials "M L H" possibly refers to Marianna Hawley, sister to Elizabeth King Hawley (1833-1926), who was the donor's mother. The engraving "Adelaide" refers to Adelaide Milton de Groot (1876-1967).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
7072
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot
Classification:
Date:
1793-1795
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/8 x 13 x 4 1/2 in. ( 18.1 x 33 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Seamed silver teapot; oval in plan with straight sides, seamed beneath the handle, with a concave shoulder; beaded below the shoulder; applied beaded band around the base; hinged, concave lid raised to an ovoid dome with a cast pineapple finial; seamed, straight tapered spout; handle sockets cylindrical in plan with beading around the rims, fitted with a wooden c-scroll handle; engraved with the Child family arms on the front; narrow striped shield with a chevron in the center between three birds, surmounted by an eagle with a cross in its beak; maker's mark on base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1982.64a
Marks:
engraved: Child family arms on the front; narrow striped shield with a chevron in the center between three birds, surmounted by an eagle with a cross in its beak
stamped: on base: "m" upside down in a rectangle, eagle in an oval. "G. SCHANCK" in a rectan
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
6932
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1810
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned coffin handle with a short midrib and the engraved initials, "GVH" in script; pointed oval bowl with a broad drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1983.22
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "GVH" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J * Dodge" conforming
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
6845
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 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser; globular body with two cut work foliate scroll bands around the center; paisley 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 on the bezel.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.60
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: "W & H STERLING 41"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
6844
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Infuser stand
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 4.1 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser stand; circular bowl-shaped base with raised and rolled sides; sides chased with a foliate garland; center of the bowl engraved, "S" in gothic script; three applied c-scroll supports hold up a ring stretcher; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.45
Marks:
stamped: on the base: a cross above "STERLING/ 2620/A"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
6840
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Berry spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca.1840-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 21.9 x 5.7 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
silver berry spoon with a slightly upturned triple-swell handle with a wavy end decorated with foliate engraving around the initials, "M" in gothic script; twisted stem, squared shoulders and a pear-shaped, gilt bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.86
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "M" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: eagle in an oval, "A/ C" in a diamond and a bust in an oval
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
6673
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1835
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 9 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver tablespoons with downturned fiddle handles with short splayed midribs; handle a engraved, "Oliver" in script, handle b engraved, "Susan" in script; flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1970.19ab
Marks:
engraved: on handle a: "Oliver" in script
engraved: on handle b: "Susan" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "A. MATHEY" bust in a rectangle, lion in a rectangle, "C" in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
Attributable to Cunningham or Cooper
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
6632
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1805-1815
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 14.6 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver teaspoon with pointed oval bowl; coffin handle with bright-cut and wheel-turned decoration and engraved initials; tapered drop; stamped maker's mark on back of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1983.21
Marks:
engraved in script: on obverse of handle: "JAP"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "ROCKWELL" in rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
6456
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature mug and saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Part (mug): 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/2 in. (1 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm)
Part (saucer): 5/8 x 1/8 in. (1.6 x 0.3 cm)
Description:
Miniature silver mug and saucer; cylindrical mug with cast foliate scroll decoration and an applied loop handle; cast circular saucer with raised sides and a chased child on a swing in the center; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1939.145ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
6333
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.


































