Communion service
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Part (flagon): 12 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 11 1/8 in. (32.4 x 16.8 x 28.3 cm)
Description:
Silver plated Communion Service from the Bloomingdale Reformed Church Communion Service including a flagon, paten, two trays and two chalices or communion cups; all engraved on the bases, "R. D. C. H." in script except the paten; maker's mark on the paten.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Hopper Striker Mott
Object Number:
1928.35a-f
Marks:
engraved: on the bases, except the paten: "R. D. C. H." in script
Gallery Label:
This Communion Service was used at the Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5557
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 15.2 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoons with downturned fiddle handles with engraved initials, "JJM" in bright-cut script, flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls with broad drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of M. F. Savage
Object Number:
1927.48ab
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "JJM" in bright-cut script
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "JA (conjoined) * E" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
5556
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalice
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 4 in. ( 17.5 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated chalice or Communion cup from a Bloomingdale Reformed Church Communion Service; deep bowl-shaped body with concave sides curving splayed top with a plain, applied rim: hour-glass shaped pedestal with a ring around the center on a circular, weighted foot; engraved, "R. D. C. H." in script on the base; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Hopper Strickler Mott
Object Number:
1928.35e
Marks:
engraved: on the base: "R. D. C. H." in script
Gallery Label:
This chalice was used as part of a Communion Service at the Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5555
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup strainer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 11.7 x 5.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver cup strainer in the form of a leaf; leaf bowl with a waved rim, incised veins, and circular perforations in the bottom; applied branch handle looped at the end; makers' marks stamped on either side of the handle joint.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.58
Marks:
stamped: on either side of the handle joint: "STERLING" above a winged "S", "2780"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5534
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Infuser spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver spoon handled tea infuser; old english pattern with a rounded end down-turned handle, and elliptical bowls with a rat-tails; hinged and perforated covers; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.32
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING GREENLEAF & CROSBY S1329/PATENT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
5533
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 5.4 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Cast silver tea infuser; urn-shaped body with a band of chased floral design and circular perforations; hinged, conical domed lid with circular perforations and a chain with a ring terminal attached to the top; engraved below the lid on the front, "C S" in script; makers' marks stamped on the bezel.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.40
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: a cross between "STERLING" and "2370A"
engraved: front center: "C S" in script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5532
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser in the shape of a barrel with three hammered bands around the sides; top and bottom depressed with circular depressions through each; hinged in the center; chain with ring terminal attached at the rear center, below the hinge; maker's mark stamped on the bezel.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.35
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: a cross between "STERLING" and "2766"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5531
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser; egg-shaped body with an all over floral repoussé chased design; hinged lid; chain with terminal ring applied to the top; maker's marks stamped on the inside of the lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.30
Marks:
stamped: inside of the lid: "STERLING" in roman letters besides "S/ C" superimposed
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
5529
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1904
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 4.8 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Cast silver tea infuser; octagonal body tapering to a point at the bottom with paisley cut work all over; concave soulder; hinged, octagonal domed cover with paisley cut work comes to a point in the center; chain with a terminal ring attached to the top of the cover; makers' marks stamped on the bezel.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.59
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: "STERLING" besides a garlanded candle and "5203"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
5528
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 4.4 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser; globular body with swirl reeding and circular perforations; 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:
1988.52
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: "STERLING 303" beside a dragon
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5526
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





















