Dessert knives (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
each: 8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 20.3 x 1.9 x 1 cm )
Description:
Two silver-plated dessert knives; flat blade with straight sides and rounded tip; tapered handle with rounded end; warranty mark stamped on blade.
Credit Line:
Purchased from the Estate of Charles G. Thompson
Object Number:
1942.661ab
Marks:
stamped: on blade: "1847ROGERS BROS. / WARRANTED 12 DWT."
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 knives is "Old Colony."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
4921
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 14.6 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle with basket decoration and the engraved initials, "MSH" in script; flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl with shell decoration; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.960b
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "MSH" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "Wm * S * WOOD" in a rectangle over, "N * Y" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
4918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cream ladle
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 10.8 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
silver cream ladle with a down turned double-swell wavy-end handle with scroll and feathered decoration; horizontal elliptical bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14480
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING" besides an unidentifiable pseudohallmark
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4915
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1875
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.5 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
silver salt spoon with a downturned handle with an all over chased floral pattern on the front and the engraved initials, "SES" in script; shallow circular, matte finished bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14479
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "SES" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STAMPED"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
4914
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 10.5 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
silver coffee spoon with an upturned , pierced and threaded pointed handle with an elongated shell tip; all over pierced foliate design through the handle, engraved scrolls on the stem and a pointed oval, gilt bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14474
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "W" in a circle besides a lion and dragon headed griffin, "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4913
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (12)
Classification:
Date:
1887-1909
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Twelve silver teaspoons with downturned oval handles with geometric foliate decoration and the engraved initials, "LBS" in script on the front and short midribs on the undersides; pointed oval bowls with broad drops; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Object Number:
INV.14273m-x
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "LBS" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "STERLING" and "WELSH & BRO"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
4912
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1892
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver spoon with engraved inscription inside oval bowl; spatulate handle with molded scroll edges; stamped maker's mark on reverse of shoulder.
Object Number:
INV.14473
Marks:
engraved: inside bowl: "Highland Lake / '92"
stamped: on reverse (following undeciphered maker's mark): "STERLING PAT. 1891"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
4911
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 10.5 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with engraved inscription inside pointed oval bowl; narrow cylindrical handle with diagonal rows of beading and openwork, paisley-shaped finial; raised, tapered "V" drop.
Object Number:
INV.14472
Marks:
engraved: inside bowl: "Atlanta / Ga"
stamped: on drop: "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
4910
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1912/13
Medium:
Silver, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with view of London's Tower Bridge on inside of oval bowl; narrow handle with finial in the form of a red, white, and blue enameled shield; stamped maker's mark and hallmarks on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.14470
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "TOWER BRIDGE"
gilt(?): on handle finial: "DOMINE DIP ICE NOS" and "LONDON"
stamped: on reverse: ". . .No. 510O6B[?] L&S[in rectangle][anchor][lion]n"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1913
eMuseum Object ID:
4909
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving fork
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1891
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 21.9 x 7.3 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Silver and gilt serving fork in "Louis XV" pattern; triple-swell fiddle-end handle with shell tip decorated with foliate scroll borders and engraved initials "E/ E/ G" in script; five rounded-end gilt tines joined at bottom and at shoulders; maker's marks stamped on underside of stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14463
Marks:
engraved: o the handle: "E/ E/ G" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the stem: "W" in a circle beside two-headed griffin, "STERLING PAT 1891"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1891
eMuseum Object ID:
4907
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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