Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1876
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gilded silver coffee spoon in Gorham Lady Washington pattern with upturned wavy-end handle decorated foliate scroll ornament and fleur-de-lis tip; elliptical bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration and engraved initial "S;" maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14286e
Marks:
engraved: on the bowl: "S"
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING PAT. 76" lion passant, anchor, gothic "G"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
5253
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1878
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
Silver gilt coffee spoon in Gorham Hindostanee pattern with upturned oval handle-end decorated with scrolled border, and scroll and shell decoration; engraved initial, "S" in gothic character; pointed oval bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14286c
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, anchor, and a gothic "G," "PAT. 78" and "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1878
eMuseum Object ID:
5250
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
silver coffee spoon with an upturned oval handle with a club end; all over celtic weave and foliate scroll decoration; gilt, elliptical bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14309
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "14" lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" over "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5249
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each: 6 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 15.2 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Two silver teaspoons with pointed oval bowl, fiddle shape handle, and flared shoulder; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Purchased from the Estate of Charles G. Thompson
Object Number:
1942.667ab
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "1847 ROGERS BROS. [circular mark, possibly an asterisk] / XS / TRIPLE"
Gallery Label:
The Meriden Britannia Co. was established in 1879 for the production of 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate, sterling silver flatware, silver-plated nickel silver and white metal holloware. The company merged with International Silver Co. of Canada, Ltd. around 1912. According to the accession records, the pattern of these teaspoons is "Old Colony."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
5248
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving fork
Classification:
Date:
1874-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
silver plated serving fork with a downturned wavy-end handle with geometric decoration and four curved tines; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Object Number:
INV.14260
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "R" ina rectangle, "H" in a rectangle, "M" in a rectangle, "Co" in a rectangle, "A" and "A" in rectangles
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5245
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table knife
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Silver plate, stainless steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 23.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver plate and stainless steel table knife; silver plate wavy end handle with foliate motif and beaded decoration; tapered handle socket fitted with a flat, curved stainless steel blade.
Object Number:
INV.14259
Marks:
stamped: on blade: "STAINLESS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
5244
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cheese scoop
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1871
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 23.5 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver cheese scoop with a downturned handle with a short midrib on the underside and the engraved initial, "B" in gothic script on the front; shovel-shaped bowl; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Object Number:
1950.179
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "B" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "CROSBY, MORSE & FOSS" incuse, "925" in an oval
Gallery Label:
This cheese scoop was given to the donor's mother, Marie Antoinette Baker Davis on the occassion of her marriage to Fellows Davis in 1871.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1871
eMuseum Object ID:
5241
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter knife
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1893
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 19 x 1.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Silver plated butter knife with an upturned, triple-swell, wavy-end handle decorated with a shell; blade rounded and edgded on one side and comes to a point where they meet the opposite, scalloped edge; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.671
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "PAT. 1893 ROGERS & HAMILTON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
5240
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table forks (2)
Classification:
Date:
1911
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 5/8 x 1 x 1 in. ( 19.4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver plate table forks in the Old Colony pattern with flat, oval handles, baluster stems and four curved tines; maker's marks stamped under the stems.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.662ab
Marks:
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "1847 ROGERS BROS." and a mark in a circle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
5239
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 9.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
silver salt spoon with an upturned, threaded, pointed handle and a circular bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.670f
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the stem: "Alvin" and "PATENT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5238
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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