Trowel
Classification:
Date:
1901
Medium:
Silver, with presentation case
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/4 x 9 x 6 1/2 in. (38.7 x 22.9 x 16.5 cm)
Description:
Silver presentation trowel
Credit Line:
Gift of the Partnership for New York City
Object Number:
2008.10.3
Gallery Label:
This trowel was presented to Chamber of Commerce president Morris K. Jessup by the architect of the new Chamber building, erected in 1901.
Provenance:
New York Chamber of Commerce
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1906
eMuseum Object ID:
63103
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigarette case
Classification:
Date:
1972
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (9.2 x 5.7 x 18.1 cm)
Description:
Seamed rectangular box case with hinged flat top (which flips open with slight compression of center-front and center-back), cut-out bottom and sides, decorated with machine-engraved checkerboard pattern around exterior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roy R. Eddey, in memory of Peter Berke
Object Number:
2007.7.1
Marks:
stamped along bottom: "DENMARK/STERLING" with unidentified fish symbol.
Gallery Label:
This cigarette case was purchased at Cartier, New York in 1972 by Peter Berke, an employee of the firm. Like many luxury objects sold by the retailer, the foreign-made cigarette case was intended for American consumers. This style of case, which held a disposable cigarette package, was popular during the 1960s and '70s.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1977
eMuseum Object ID:
62625
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
1795-1797
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
One of nine silver dessert spoons with downturned pointed handles with short midribs on the undersides, bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JVC" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.51i
Date Begin:
1795
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
59762
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
1795-1797
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
One of nine silver dessert spoons with downturned pointed handles with short midribs on the undersides, bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JVC" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.51h
Date Begin:
1795
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
59761
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
1795-1797
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
One of nine silver dessert spoons with downturned pointed handles with short midribs on the undersides, bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JVC" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.51g
Date Begin:
1795
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
59760
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
1795-1797
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
One of nine silver dessert spoons with downturned pointed handles with short midribs on the undersides, bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JVC" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.51f
Date Begin:
1795
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
59759
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
1795-1797
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
One of nine silver dessert spoons with downturned pointed handles with short midribs on the undersides, bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JVC" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.51e
Date Begin:
1795
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
59758
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
1795-1797
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
One of nine silver dessert spoons with downturned pointed handles with short midribs on the undersides, bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JVC" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.51d
Date Begin:
1795
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
59757
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
1795-1797
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
One of nine silver dessert spoons with downturned pointed handles with short midribs on the undersides, bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JVC" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.51c
Date Begin:
1795
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
59756
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
1795-1797
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
One of nine silver dessert spoons with downturned pointed handles with short midribs on the undersides, bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JVC" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.51b
Date Begin:
1795
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
59755
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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