Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver tea infuser; hextagonal globe body with circular perforations all over; hinged in the center; chain with terminal ring applied 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:
1988.29
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: "STERLING/ BLACK STARR & FROST" in roman letters besides "B [clover] L" in gothic script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5476
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
1887-1903
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 x 1 in. ( 4.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser in the shape of a tea caddy; rectangular cannister with a wrought cherubim and foliate scroll motif around the sides; seated on four ball feet; screen applied across the inside of the base; hinged, circular domed cover with circular perforations in the top; chain with a ring terminal attached to the top of the cover; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.51
Marks:
stamped: on the base: a horse and, "STERLING/ 925/ 1000 FINE/ 8761"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
5475
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser stand
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1920 - 1930
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser; globular body, hinged in the center, with repoussé chased foliate scroll decoration on the top and base; circular perforations all over; chain with ring terminal attached to the top; makers' marks stamped on the interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.48
Marks:
stamped: on the intrior: "STERLING" and "666" on either side of a cat's head
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
5474
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 4.1 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser; globular body with all over repoussé chased foliate scroll decoration and circular perforations; hinged lid with the same repoussé chased design; chain with a ring terminal attached to the top; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.38
Marks:
stamped: on the base: a cross below "STERLING/ 187"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5473
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 5.7 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver tea infuser; egg-shaped body with a open work foliate scroll band below the lid and all over circular perporations; hinged lid; chain with terminal ring applied to the top; makers' marks stamped on the reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.53
Marks:
stamped: on the reverse: "STERLING" between a winged "S" and "3373"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5472
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser; acorn shpaed body with a hinged domed lid; both have hammered surfaces and circular perforations; chain with a ring terminal is attached to the top of the lid; makers' marks stamped on the bezel.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.36
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: a cross between "STERLING" and "2373H"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5470
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bell
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. ( 8.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated bell; conical shape with a cast depression around the center; cast handle with a knop in the center and a ball finial is screwed into the top of the bell; clapper missing; no maker's marks.
Object Number:
INV.14313
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5469
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medal
Classification:
Date:
1875-1882
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 9.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver plated medal in the form of a bearded and moustached man's head with a ruffled collar, large hat with a plume, and a smoking pipe; maker's mark stamped on the underside.
Object Number:
INV.14314
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "GORHAM MFG Co" in a banner over, "016" and beneath an anchor in a shield
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1882
eMuseum Object ID:
5467
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with plain pointed oval bowl with gilding; rope design on lower handle; handle finial with Roman head in profile (meant to resemble a Roman coin).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.211
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5463
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-1906
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with the Charter Oak depicted inside bowl; handle with buck, encircling oak branch, and relief inscriptions on obverse; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.210
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of handle: "Post / Nubila / Phoebus" and "1687 / 1689 / 1856"
in relief: inside bowl: "CHARTER OAK"
stamped: on reverse: "STERLING [rectangle][circle][diamond] E. SCHALL PAT'D. '91 HARTFORD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1906
eMuseum Object ID:
5462
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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