Coaster
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Silver, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 4 x 4 in. ( 0.6 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Octagonal glass coaster with a silver foliate scroll overaly.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14508
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
4963
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saltcellar
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 3 in. ( 4.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver chinoiserie saltcellar; circular, bowl-shaped body with a flared rim; surface hammered all over below the rim and around a scalloped disk on the base; band of repoussé chased flowers and leaves around the sides; oval reserve on the center front engraved, "L" in script; body seated on three scrolled feet with moustached Asian masks above; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Sheldon Leavitt
Object Number:
1957.224b
Marks:
engraved: in reserve: "L" in script
stamped: on the base: "C C & D" in a diamond between an arm with hammer in an oval and an unidentified mark in an oval
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
4962
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oyster fork
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 15.6 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver plated oyster fork with a slightly upturned, threaded, pointed handle and three tines, one wider and pointed; maker's amrks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14494
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J. H. H. & CO A1 12" incuse
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4959
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table forks (12) (Cluny)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1883
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 x 7/8 in.
Description:
Twelve silver table forks in the "Cluny" pattern with upturned trefoil end handles with an all over foliate design between geometric designs on the fronts; "SES" engraved on the undersides of the handles in script; four curved tines on eachmaker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14521rr-ccc
Marks:
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" over STERLING"
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "SES" in script
Gallery Label:
The initials "SES" refer to Susan Elizabeth McLane (b.1831) who married Samuel Spencer Stafford (1825-1895) in Albany in 1854.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1883
eMuseum Object ID:
4957
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Comb tray
Classification:
Date:
1903-1925
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 9 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1 x 24.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver comb tray; flat, oval dish with a raised and all over repoussé chased scalloped rim with flowers and ferns; applied rope molding around the rim; engraved in the center of the dish, "E E G" in script; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14484
Marks:
engraved: center: "E E G" in script
stamped: on the base: "S KIRK & SON CO/ 925/1000"
Gallery Label:
EEG is Emma Elizabeth Gilder (b. 1861), the aunt of the donor (Louise S. Gilder). Emma was a sister of Louise's father, William Howard Gilder (b. 1857, Maryland).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
4955
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tray
Classification:
Date:
1901-1915
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 15 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 39.7 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver tray; flat, ovoid base (elongated four leaf clover) with raised sides and a flat rim; cast, scroll and foliate band with trefoil leaf motifs applied around the scalloped rim; engraved in the center, "C L B" in script; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14157
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "Athenic" over a lion passant in in a chamfered square, an anchor in a shield, and a gothic "G" in a chamfered square over "STERLING/ A3353/ 15 IN"
engraved: center: "C L B" in script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
4953
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Strainer spoon
Classification:
Date:
1800/01
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 30.5 x 5.1 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Silver strainer spoon with down-turned oval handle and short midrib at underside, and with initial, "B" engraved in foliate bright-cut script along the obverse; pointed oval bowl with a tipped drop at reverse and a pierced strainer applied verically through the center of obverse; maker's and assay marks stamped at underside of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14155
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "B" in foliate bright-cut script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "W.S" in an oval, lion passsant in shield surround, crowned leopard's head in shield surround, date/letter "E" in shield surround, and king's portrait bust
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1801
eMuseum Object ID:
4952
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving dish
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 13 3/4 x 9 5/8 in. ( 4.4 x 34.9 x 24.4 cm )
Description:
Wrought and cast silver plate serving dish; oval, lobate body with raised sides; cast and applied beaded band around the rim; maker's marks applied and stamped on the underside of the rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14154
Marks:
stamped and applied: under the rim: "JOHN TAYLOR/ 365 & 367/ BROADWAY"
stamped: under the rim: "??S" in a rectangle besides "518"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
4951
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 13 cm )
Description:
Cast silver-plate saucer or under plate; circular form with slightly flared sides and a reeded rim; maker's marks in the center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
1951.290b
Marks:
stamped: in the center: "5" and an unidentifiable mark
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
4950
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver, onyx
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Seamed gilt silver and onyx snuffbox; rectangular box with straight sides, seamed below the hinge; hinged cover with straight sides; oval flange on the front of the cover; onyx rectangle with chamfered edges set into a molded band on the top of the cover; oval mosaic image of the Piazza St. Peter, Vatican City, Rome in the center of the onyx rectangle; gilt interior; stamped "STERLING" on the base.
Object Number:
INV.14205
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4949
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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