Teaspoons (4)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 in. × 1 in. × 5/8 in. (13.3 × 2.5 × 1.6 cm)
Description:
One of a set of four silver teaspoons with downturned handles with bright-cut borders and the engraved initials, "KL" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with broad drops; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool
Object Number:
1944.125d
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "KL" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "N*COLEMAN" in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
These teaspoons belonged to Katherine Lawrence, daughter of Martha and John Brown Lawrence and the sister of Captain James Lawrence.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
5301
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 15.6 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned coffin handle with a wheel turned reserve around the bright-cut initials, "MTW" in script; pointed shoulders and a pointed oval bowl with a broad drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1983.24
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "MTW" in bright-cut script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J BOUTIER" in a rectangle with rounded ends
Gallery Label:
From 1819-1826, Boutier's widow may have used his mark.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
5299
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1805-1815
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 15.9 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned coffin handle with bright-cut engraving and the initials, "JME" in script; pointed oval bowl with a tapered drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1983.30
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "JME" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "ROCKWELL" in a serrated rectangle, sheaf of wheat in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
5296
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tongs
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 16.8 x 6.4 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Silver bow-form tongs with fiddle arms, flared shoulders and horizontal elliptical grips; engraved, "B" in script on the arch; maker's marks stamped on the underside of one arm.
Object Number:
INV.14033
Marks:
engraved: on the arch: "B" in script
stamped: on the underside of one arm: "I. T." in a rectangle, roman "P" in a rectangle, animal head in a cartouche
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
5292
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 22.2 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
silver tablespoon with a downturned fiddle handle engraved "R" in script; squared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl with a broad drop; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. George T. Linsley
Object Number:
1939.381
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "R" in script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
5290
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 24.8 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
silver tablespoon with a downturned fiddle handle engraved, "JR" in script; pointed shoulders and a pointed oval bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Misses Mary L. & Ellen D. Constant
Object Number:
1943.354
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "JR" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "W. BESSAC" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
5288
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1790-1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 17.5 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of cast silver dessert spoons with downturned pointed handles with bright-cut decoration around engraved Borrowe family crests, eagle with wings spread holding a shield engraved with a crowned lion's head in one talon on fess, above the engraved initials, "B" in gothic script; pointed oval bowls with tapered drops; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Effie Beekman Borrowe
Object Number:
1939.222-223
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "B" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "Burger" in script in a conforming rectangle
Gallery Label:
These dessert spoons belonged to the Borrowe family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
5285
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Paten
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. ( 15.9 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated paten from a Bloomingdale Reformed Church Communion Service; circular, bowl-shaped body with a rolled lip; seated on a trumpet shaped pedestal, applied to a stepped and domed base; weighted; center of the bowl engraved with a foliate garland; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Hopper Strickler Mott
Object Number:
1928.35b
Marks:
stamped: on the base: in a circle around scales in a shield, "MERIDEN B * COMPANY* No 1390" in roman letters
Gallery Label:
This paten was used as part of a Communion Service at the Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5283
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 15.9 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Silver teaspoon with pointed oval bowl, downturned fiddle handle with engraved initials on obverse, flared shoulder, and broad-based drop; pseudo-hallmarks stamped on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.14284
Marks:
engraved in script: on obverse of handle: "SSS" (?)
stamped: on reverse: profile bust, "D," eagle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
5255
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Gilded silver coffee spoon in Gorham Cottage pattern with upturned threaded oval handle with fleur-de-lis tip; elliptical bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration with engraved initial "S;" maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14286f
Marks:
engraved: on the bowl: "S"
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING" lion passant, anchor, "G" in gothic script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
5254
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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