Tea caddy
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 17.1 x 14 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Cast and seamed Electro-silver plated tea caddy; oval body with triple flutes at each end of the body; die-rolled egg and dart bands with beaded edges applied around the base and rim; hinged lid in the shape of the body, raised to a dome in the center; dome surmounted with a beaded urn shaped finial; partition applied through the center of the body; scallop and scroll cartouches on each side of the body, front cartouche engraved, "R L" in script; floral garlands engraved in the flutes; no maker's mark.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
INV.14077
Marks:
engraved: front cartouche: "R L" in script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4773
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plate dish; circular dish with raised sides and a beaded rim; three floral motifs engraved on the sides; no maker's marks.
Object Number:
INV.14072
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4772
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salts (4)
Classification:
Date:
1825-1846
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 × 2 5/8 × 2 7/8 in. (6 × 6.7 × 7.3 cm)
Description:
One of a set of four cast silver salts; cast, scallop-shell bowls seated on cast and applied foliate s-scroll pedestals; pedestals applied to cast, acanthus feet; bowl engraved, "M G H" in script; no makers' marks.
Object Number:
INV.14514a
Marks:
engraved: front of bowl: "M G H" in script
Gallery Label:
These salts are identical to a pair owned by Winterthur, and made by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia PA.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
4771
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saltcellar
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Cast electroplated silver saltcellar; circular, bowl-shaped body, with sides curved in to a plain, vertical rim; body engraved with arches and scroll motifs and the initials, "E R L" in script; applied to plain tripod base; no maker's mark.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
INV.14071c
Marks:
engraved: front center: "E R L" in script
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4770
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 4 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 7.3 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Cast electroplated silver mug; cylindrical body tapering from the plain, applied rim to the plain applied foot ring; two engraved and wheel turned tulips on the body; cast, s-scroll handle tapering at the bottom; no maker's mark.
Object Number:
INV.14064
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4769
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 8.6 x 10.2 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Cast electroplated silver mug; cylindrical body with a flared rim; seated on an applied, molded foot; engraved butterflies on both sides of the body; cast loop handle with bands around the top and bottom; no maker's marks.
Object Number:
INV.14062
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4768
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tray
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 17 3/4 x 12 in. ( 3.2 x 45.1 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Wrought and cast silver tray; flat, oval dish with an applied convex rim, rolled under at the edge; repoussé chased all over, heavier on the rim, with c-scrolls, flowers, and shell motifs, feathered along the joints and rim; four cast ball feet applied to the base.
Object Number:
INV.14061
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4767
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 14 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned coffin-end handle engraved, "PP" in script 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:
1971.37
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "PP" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "DARROW" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
4766
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
1853-1863
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 15.2 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a short, splayed midrib and the engraved initials, "MAG" in script on the front; flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.36
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "MAG" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "H. CHAPIN N.Y." in a rectangle between a star in a rectangle and an eagle in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
4765
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a short, splayed midrib and the engraved initials, "SMN" in script; flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.33
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "SMN" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: ".W. BEEBE" in a rectangle, anchor, lion passant and a star in chamfered rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
4764
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.















