Serving fork and spoon (Colonial)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1885
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Part (spoon): 10 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (26.7 x 6.4 x 4.8 cm) Part (fork): 10 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (26.7 x 5.7 x 3.
Description: 
Silver serving fork and spoon in Gorham "Colonial" pattern with upturned oval handles and gadrooned bands around the stems; handles deeply engraved "SSS" in ribbon script; scalloped shell bowl on the spoon is fluted and has additional shell at the handle joint; scalloped shell bowl on the fork has three pointed tines; maker's hallmarks stamped along the undersides of both the spoon and fork bowls.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14547ab
Marks: 
engraved: on the handles: "SSS" in ribbon script stamped: on the underside of the both fork and spoon bowls: lion passant, anchor, gothic "G"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1885
eMuseum Object ID: 
4795
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Berry spoon

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1894
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 11.4 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description: 
silver berry spoon in the Empire pattern with an upturned swell handle with a scroll and shell tip with a weave border; gilt, pierced, scalloped shell bowl; maker's mark stamped on the undersides of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14544
Marks: 
stamped: on the undersides of the handle: "925/1000" in a circle, lion rampant in a "T" in script, "STERLING PAT. 1884"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1894
eMuseum Object ID: 
4794
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Serving spoon

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1895
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 23.5 x 7 x 4.4 cm )
Description: 
silver serving spoon with a pierced double-swell fiddle handle with cherubim gathering stawberries and graped bunches in low relief; foliate scroll shoulders; deep, gilt, ovoid bowl with scalloped lower edges and strawberries and grape bunch decoration; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14548
Marks: 
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING/ G. T. SADTLER & SONS"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1895
eMuseum Object ID: 
4793
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ladle

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1825
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 16.2 x 4.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description: 
silver ladle with an upturned fiddle handle and shell decoration; the engraved initials, "SHS" in script; flared shoulders and a horizontal elliptical bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14531
Marks: 
engraved: on the handle: "SHS" in script stamped: on the underside of the handle: between two eagles in circles, "A. Mc. HARG" in a rectangle
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1825
eMuseum Object ID: 
4791
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bottle stopper

Classification: 
Date: 
1925-1975
Medium: 
Silver, cork
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 4.4 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
Cast silver bottle stopper with a two-sided image of the Cathedral of Cologne soldered upright on a round molded cap: set over a cylindrical tapered cork.
Object Number: 
INV.14518
Marks: 
cast: below both sides of the cathedral: "DOM/ ZO/ COLN"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1975
eMuseum Object ID: 
4785
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saltshaker

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/8 x 2 in. ( 13 x 5.1 cm )
Description: 
Wrought silver saltshaker; pear-shaped body with a long narrow neck; body covered with foliate repoussé chasing; three, cast paw feet applied to the body with foliate trefoil knees; plain, applied band around the rim; high, domed cover with all over foliate repoussé chasing; upper half has circular pierce-work; small knob finial applied to the top; maker's mark on the base.
Object Number: 
INV.14520ab
Marks: 
stamped: on the base: "925/STERLING/1000" and a crowned "B"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
4786
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Salt spoons

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1830-1850
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 4 1/4 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description: 
Three silver salt spoons with downturned fiddle handles engraved, "ARW" in script; pointed shoulders and shell bowls; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number: 
INV.14517a-c
Marks: 
engraved: on the handles: "ARW" in script stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "G W. WEBB" in a rectangle, "10.15" in a rectangle
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
4784
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Salt spoons (4)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1875-1900
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 3 5/8 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 9.2 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description: 
Four silver salt spoons with downturned looped handles in the form of coral with forked shoulders holding scallop shell bowls with gilt interiors.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number: 
INV.14516a-d
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
4783
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Sauce ladle

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1810-1820
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 19 x 6 x 3.8 cm )
Description: 
Silver sauce ladle with a downturned handle with a short midrib on the underside and the engraved initials, "J M D" in script on the front; horizontal elliptical bowl with a broad drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number: 
INV.14113
Marks: 
engraved: on the handle: "J M D" in script stamped: on the underside of the handle: "YOUNG" in a serrated rectangle
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
4782
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teapot stand

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1810
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. ( 1.9 x 17.1 x 13.7 cm )
Description: 
Seamed silver teapot stand; flat, oval tray, with raised molded edge, engraved with a decorative band; four cast ovoid drop feet; engraved, "M B" in the center; no maker's mark.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number: 
1911.50
Marks: 
engraved: in center: "M B" in bright cut script
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1810
eMuseum Object ID: 
4781
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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