Cigar box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 5 5/16 x 3 in. (2.9 x 13.5 x 7.6 cm)
Description:
Cast and seamed sheffield plate sandwich box; rectangular box with straight sides; hinged lid; engraved on the front, "A. B. Durand/ from/ W. K." in script; makers' marks stamped inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Nora Durand Woodman
Object Number:
1933.47
Marks:
engraved: on the front: "A. B. Durand/ from/ W. K." in script
stamped: inside: "66/ JAMES DIXON/ & SONS/ 041"
Gallery Label:
This cigar box was given to the Hudson River School painter Asher B. Durand (1796-1886) by William Kuntze. Durand supposedly used it as a sandwich box when he went on mountain excursions.
William G. Kuntze is listed in Trow's City Directory for 1855-56 and 1856-57 as a cigar dealer located at 44 Houston Street.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4833
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigar case
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 12.4 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Cast silver cigar case in the shape of two cigars tied together; body hinged along the side; body repoussé chased and engraved to mimic the appearance of cigars; ties applied around the top and the bottom of the case; gilt interior; maker's mark on the reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock, 1959
Object Number:
INV.14204
Marks:
stamped: reverse: "STERLING/ 92" below a lion passant, an anchor and a gothic "G"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4829
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter knife
Classification:
Date:
1846 - 1861
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 1.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
silver butter knife with a rectangular handle with a waved band between reeded bands; flat curved blade; makers' marks stamped on the side of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14559a
Marks:
stamped: on the side of the handle: "S. KIRK & SON 10.15"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
4828
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 10.2 x 1.9 x 1 cm )
Description:
silver coffee spoon with an upturned oval end decorated with feathers and flowers; pointed oval bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14310
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "22" lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" over "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4827
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ladle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 38.1 x 9.5 x 7 cm )
Description:
Silver ladle with a slightly upturned fiddle-thread handle has short midrib at front of handle end; underside of the handle engraved "DSL" in foliate script; flared shoulders and deep circular bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Object Number:
INV.14114
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "DSL" in foliate script
stamped: on the underside of the stem: three unidentifiable marks
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4825
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver teaspoon with oval, pointed bowl, flared shoulder, and downturned fiddle handle with engraved inscription; stamped maker's mark on back of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.68
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "H, H & CO"
engraved: on obverse: "P. Ry. . ."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
4824
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 15.6 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle engraved, "SJT" in script and an elliptical bowl with an inscribe drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.45
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "SJT" in script
stamped: on the underside of teh handle: "S. BAKER" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
4823
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned handle with bright-cut decoration with engraved initials, "E R" in block letters; pointed oval bowl; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.46
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "E R" in block letters
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "S. WHITE" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1805
eMuseum Object ID:
4822
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1810-1820
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 14.6 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a wavy end and the engraved initals, "PG" in script; pointed oval bowl; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.81
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "PG" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "EB" in a serrated rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
4821
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 14.9 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a splayed midrib and the engraved initials, "J.A.V." in script; flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.76
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "J.A.V." in script
stamped: on the undersdie of the handle: "W. C. MORRIS" besides a star in a circle, "D" in a circle, star in a circle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4820
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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