Forks (2)
Classification:
Date:
1839-1851
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 in. × 1 1/8 in. × 1 in. (20.3 × 2.9 × 2.5 cm)
Description:
One of a set of two forks with four tines; upturned fiddle-thread handle; flared shoulder; engraved initial and stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.958b
Marks:
engraved: on reverse of handle: "D"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "1 T[stamped sideways] BALL TOMPKINS & BLACK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1851
eMuseum Object ID:
5118
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tankard
Classification:
Date:
1749/50
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 7 in. ( 19 x 11.7 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver tankard; baluster-shaped body with a molded, flared lip and an applied, molded mid-band; seated on a molded, circular foot; stepped, domed cover with inscribed rings around the edge; split, double-scrolled thumbpiece and molded hinge-plate with a broad molded drop and a small bead drop; scroll handle tapered to the lower, circular body joint, flaring to the heart-shaped terminal; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Frank Knight Sturgis
Object Number:
1932.106
Marks:
Hallmarks: stamped twice, once at top of lid underside, in relief, and once on bottom, in relief: lion passant in conforming surround stamped in relief; leopard's head in conforming shield in relief; letter/date "O" in Gothic character in bracket shield i
Provenance:
This tankard was given to the donor by his friend, Lewis Cass Ledyard.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
5102
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sauce ladle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 21 x 6.7 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
silver sauce ladle with a downturned fiddle handle with a short midrib on the underside and the engraved initials, "EM" in script on the front; pointed shoulders and a horizontal elliptical bowl with an arched drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Noel F. Bowers
Object Number:
1984.61
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "EM" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "E. STEBBINS & Co." in a serrated rectangle, anchor in a rectangle and "N.Y" in a serrated rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
5101
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bust of J.D. Sullivan
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, marble
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 4 x 4 in. ( 31.1 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Silver bust of J.D. Sullivan on a marble column and square marble base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William Sulzer
Object Number:
1943.330
Marks:
engraved: below the bust: "Hon/ J. D. Sullivan" in script
stamped: on the back of the bust: a dragon over, "MAUSER M'F'G. CO./ NEW YORK/ STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5100
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1830
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 19 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
silver tablespoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a short splayed midrib on the underside and the engraved initials, "AH" in foliate script; pointed oval bowl with a broad drop; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1970.13
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "AH" in foliate script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "GRIFFEN & HOYT" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
5099
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Silver teaspoon with pointed oval bowl, flared shoulder, fiddle handle with downturned end and engraved initials, and tapered drop; stamped maker's mark on back of handle.
Credit Line:
Purchase, Robert G. Goelet Fund
Object Number:
1970.27
Marks:
engraved in script: on obverse of handle: "BH"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "W. W. HANNA[H]" in rectangle and "D [eagle] [left-facing profile bust]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5097
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each: 8 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 22.2 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Two tablespoons with oval bowl with outlined shell motif on reverse, downturned fiddle handle with outlined shell motif on obverse, and straight shoulder; stamped maker's mark on reverse of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1970.18ab
Marks:
stamped: on reverse of handle: "P MARTIN" in rectangle
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these tablespoons were purchased by the donor from Robert Ensko, Inc., on May 13, 1970.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
5090
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card case in case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1843
Medium:
Silver, leather, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
Overall (card case): 3 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 3/8 in. (9.2 x 6.4 x 1 cm)
Case: 4 x 3 x 3/4 in. (10.2 x 7.6 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Seamed silver card case in a red leather case; rectangular body with rounded corners and scalloped sides; hinged lid with bezel; chased and applied flowers and foliate c and s-scrolls on each side of the body with banner reserves in the centers; banner on one side engraved, "J. A. Meade" in script; maker's mark, "D" stamped on the bezel; rectangular red leather case with tooled scrolls on the flat domed lid; hinged on one side, hook and eye clasp on the other; interior lined with white satin on the bottom and red velvet inside the lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Grace Halsey
Object Number:
1946.102ab
Marks:
engraved: in one banner reserve: "J. A. Meade" in script
stamped: on bezel: "D" roman letter
Gallery Label:
This card case was given to Josephine A. Meade (b. 1825), the mother of the donor, by her father Walter Meade circa 1843.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
5089
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card case in case
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Silver, gold, leather, satin, velvet
Dimensions:
Overall (card case): 3 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 1/4 in. (9.5 x 6 x 0.6 cm)
Case: 4 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 5/8 in. (11.1 x 8.6 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Silver and gold filigree card case in a leather case; rectangular body, rectangular, slip of lid of foliate scroll filigree loops, square case with a rectangular bezel, both decorated with foliate scroll filigree loops; applied reserves in the centers of the body, a shield and a circle; filigree looped sides; no maker's marks; rectangular red leather case lined with white satin and black velvet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabel M. Smith
Object Number:
1950.43a-d
Gallery Label:
This card case belonged to the donor's aunt, Estelle Smith.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
5086
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gravy ladle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1913
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 15.2 x 6 x 6 cm )
Description:
silver gravy ladle with a slightly upturned pointed handle with a chamfered border, threaded shield reserve engraved, "S" in gothic script with embossed laurel garland around on the front and a full midrib on the underside; shallow pear-shaped bowl with an arched drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.110p
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: Native-American bust conforming, "STERLING" in a scrolled cartouche
Gallery Label:
This silver service was presented to William Sulzer (1863-1941), the former governor of New York State, by his Congressional District on his 50th birthday in 1913.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1913
eMuseum Object ID:
5085
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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