Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned oval handle with bright-cut decoration and the initials, "M/ I *T" engraved in block letters; elliptical bowl with a double-tapered, slashed drop; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Finley Johnson Shepard
Object Number:
1942.522
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "M/ I * T" in block letters
Gallery Label:
This teaspoon belonged to the de la Montague family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
4664
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tray
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 26 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated tray from a Bloomingdale Reformed Church Communion Service; circular tray with raised convex sides and a wide flared rim; cast gadrooned band with foliate motifs applied around the edge of the rim; base engraved, "R. D. C. H." in script; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Hopper Strickler Mott
Object Number:
1928.35d
Marks:
engraved: on the base: "R. D. C. H." in script
Gallery Label:
This tray was used as part of a Communion Service at the Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffeepot
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Date:
1775/76
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 5 3/8 x 6 1/4 in. (23.8 x 13.7 x 15.9 cm.); silver weight with handle: 50 oz (troy) 4 dwt (1561 g)
Place Made:
Europe, France, Paris
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
1951.284
Marks:
Mark: stamped at underside of lid and at bottom of body: "A" crowned (Paris charge mark from 1774-80 period), "M" crowned with conforming surround (Paris town mark of 1775), "J N/ R" below a trefoil and crown (le poincon de maitre).
Inscriptions:
Engraved at center-front: Livingston family arms surrounded by garland, surmounted by crest of ship with three masts; at bottom, motto in banner “SPERO MELIORA” in Roman letters.
Gallery Label:
Originally purchased by New Yorker Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816) during his time in France as the United States minister, he later sold this late eighteenth-century coffeepot to Robert R. Livingston during his term in the office there. The coffeepot was probably purchased from French aristocrats who were seeking funds to flee the vicissitudes of the French Revolution. Morris approached Livingston, arguing that when in France it was more economical to own silver, as “your French servants will knock China plates to pieces very fast.” Livingston purchased a silver service from Morris, which included this coffeepot, and had it engraved with the Livingston family arms.
Date End:
1776
eMuseum Object ID:
4648
Sort order:
8
Exclude from TMS update:
Exclude from TMS update
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cake basket
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 14 3/8 x 9 3/4 in. ( 29.2 x 36.5 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Cast and pierced Sheffield plate cake basket; oval, boat-shaped body with an applied, cast beaded gadrooned band around the rim, and a band of geometric pierced work below the rim; body applied to a concave, oval galleried foot with an applied molded band around the base; pivoting, reeded, loop handle with an oval reserve on the top center and cylindrical hinges; no maker's marks.
Object Number:
INV.14120
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4647
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 10.5 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with circular bowl with serrated edge, the inside and outside decorated with scrolls, religious symbols, and inscriptions in relief; twisted handle with finial in the form of stylized eagle and key.
Object Number:
INV.14006
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: RESPUBLIC GENEVENS" and "IHS" (inside sunburst)
in relief: on back of bowl: "IHS" (in circle surrounded by rays) and "POST / TENEBRAS / LUX / 21"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4645
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 8.3 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Cast silver miniature or child's toy spoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a splayed midrib and the engraved initials, "C. H." in script on the front; sugar loaf shoulders and a pointed oval bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr.Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1985.26
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "C. H." in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J. D. CHASE" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4615
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trophy
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1912
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 10 x 6 1/2 in. ( 40.6 x 25.4 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver trophy or presentation cup; narrow, urn-shaped cup applied to a circular, stepped and domed foot with a bulbous pedestal and reeded footring; reeded band applied around the rim; two squared strap handles with a raised midband applied to opposite sides of the body; body engraved, "TOWNSEND LAWRENCE/ FROM/ TROOP-A-U*S*V*" on one side and, "A/ USV" around crossed swords above, "SEPT. 24, 1912." on the other, all in block letters; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Townsend Lawrence, 1952
Object Number:
INV.13846
Marks:
engraved: on the body: "TOWNSEND LAWRENCE/ FROM/ TROOP-A-U*S*V*" on one side and, "A/ USV" around crossed swords above, "SEPT. 24, 1912." on the other, all in block letters
stamped: on the base: "ALVIN MFG. CO./ STERLING/ 806/ 14 IN"
Gallery Label:
This cup was presented to Townsend Lawrence (1870-1951) on his wedding day as a gift from the U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, of which Lawrence was a member. Townsend Lawrence married Herminia Barnes (d. 1913) on September 24, 1912.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
4600
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Silver, tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 7 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Seamed and wrought silver and tortoise shell snuffbox; oval box with straight sides seamed beneath the nailed cylindrical hinge; applied oval, slightly domed base engraved, "H : L" in block letters in the center; oval tortoise shell cover set into a molded band which attaches to the hinge; shell engraved with a vignette of a man fishing in front of a church; no maker's mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Alice Porter Seltzer
Object Number:
1946.289
Marks:
engraved: center of base: "H : L" in block letters
Gallery Label:
This snuffbox belonged to H. Lewis.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
4594
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir ring
Classification:
Date:
1892
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver souvenir ring with inscriptions, "RECUERDO DE LA 1492-1893 ESPOSICION DE CHICAGO" and EL ANILLO YSABEL," in relief on exterior; stamped maker's mark inside.
Object Number:
INV.14016
Marks:
in relief: on exterior: "RECUERDO . . . DE LA / 1492-1893 / ESPOSICION DE CHICAGO" and "EL ANILLO / YSABEL"
stamped: on interior: "GORHAM MFG. CO. [lion][anchor]G STERLING / 1892[?] / 3 1/2"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
4591
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 8.6 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with engraved inscription, "Delaware Water Gap," inside gilded oval bowl; wavy handle with beading and scroll motifs.
Object Number:
INV.14013
Marks:
engraved: on inside of bowl: "DELAWARE / WATER GAP"
stamped: on reverse: "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4590
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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