Mug
Classification:
Date:
1882
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 4 in. ( 7.9 x 7 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver mug; cylindrical body with an all over hammered pattern; plain applied rim; applied double beaded footring; center of the body engraved "Marion." in gothic script; cast loop handle with a double-band around the top; gilt interior; maker's marks on the base.
Object Number:
INV.14290
Marks:
engraved: front center: "Marion." in gothic script
stamped: on base: lion passant in a chamfered rectangle, anchor in a rectangle, "G" in gothic script in a rectangle above "STERLING/ 3855/ Q"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1882
eMuseum Object ID:
5367
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea infuser
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver tea infuser; caldron-shaped body with an all over hammered surface; circular perforations in the bottom of the bowl and around the sides; hinged, flat circular lid with concave sides, a ball finial, and circular perforations in the top; semi-circular handle attached to each side with a chain with a ring terminal attached to its center; bowl seated on the hollow legs; makers' marks stamped on the bezel.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mildred S. Rosenberg, Queens, New York
Object Number:
1988.39
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: a cross between "STERLING" and "2767H"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5362
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 circular perforations; hinged, conical domed lid with circular perforations and a 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:
1988.37
Marks:
stamped: on the bezel: a cross between "STERLING" and "2370"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5361
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table fork
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1845
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 21 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
silver table fork with threaded fiddle handle with short midribs on both sides and the engraved initials, "HMW" in script; flared shoulder and four curved tines; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.951a
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "HMW" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "GELSTON & TREADWELL" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
5356
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert forks (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1845
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each: 6 3/4 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 17.1 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Two dessert forks with four tines; upturned fiddle-thread handle with engraved initials on obverse; flared shoulder; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.952jk
Marks:
engraved: on obverse of handle: "HMW"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "GELSTON & TREADWELL" in rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
5354
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mustard spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 9.8 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
silver mustard spoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a short splayed midrib on the underside, flared shoulders and a circular bowl; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Florence N. Levy
Object Number:
1946.149
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J. TAYLOR & Co" in a serrated rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
5353
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table forks (6)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1835
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 21 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Six silver table forks with upturned, threaded fiddle handles with short midribs on the front and the Morris family crest, a tower in flames, engraved on the underside of the handle; flared shoulders and four curved tines on each; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of John B. Morris, Jr.
Object Number:
1944.338a-f
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "B * G" in a rectangle, lion passant in a rectangle, "W" in a rectangle, bust in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
Probably made for the marriage of Mary E. Babcock to William L. Morris in 1827.
Provenance:
Mary Elizabeth Babcock (1808-1851), who married William Lewis Morris (1805-1864); to their son John Babcock Morris (b.1839), who married Mary E. Faitoute; to their son John Babcock Morris Jr. (1881-1957), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
5348
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mustard spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850 - 1860
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 13.7 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver mustard spoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a short midrib and the engraved initials, "M A T" in script on the obverse; flared shoulders and a deep circular bowl; hallmarks stamped on the underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of M. F. Savage
Object Number:
1926.32
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "M A T" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle, pseudohallmarks: lion passant, crowned leopard's head, "c" and king's bust
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
5346
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
1900-1918
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 10.8 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver coffee spoon with pointed oval bowl and upturned handle with threading and scrolled edges; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry F. von Drehle
Object Number:
1947.134
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "PAT. 1901 SIMEON L. & GEORGE H. ROGERS CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
5345
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter knife
Classification:
Date:
1830 - 1850
Medium:
Silver, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. ( 18.4 x 2.9 x 1 cm )
Description:
Silver butter knife with an ovoid mother-of pearl handle, a molded handle socket and a flat curved blade scrolled above the joint; maker's marks stamped on the blade.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. George E. Cornell
Object Number:
1932.121
Marks:
stamped: on the blade: bust, [?], star all in rectangles
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
5343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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