Ladle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 36.8 x 8.3 x 8.9 cm )
Silver Weight: 6 oz (troy) 4 dwt (193 g)
Description:
Silver ladle with down-turned handle decorated with an embossed oval end with Classical bust framed by beaded border and geometric finial; underside of the handle engraved "PRS" in gothic script; stem has geometric foliate ornament; pear-shaped bowl is gilded along obverse surface and has tapered drop at reverse; maker's hallmark stamped along underside of handle stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Julia Sugarman
Object Number:
1943.34
Gallery Label:
Like other service utensils and flatware, ladles designed for serving specific foods or beverages multiplied during the nineteenth century. Large and small ladles, including those intended for soups, sauces, gravies, toddies, oysters, sugar, mustard, or cream, were included in dinner services but could also be purchased or given individually. This punch ladle, with its broad, ovular bowl, and flared edges to facilitate pouring, is typical of those made by American silver firms during the late nineteenth century. Soup and punch ladles were popular wedding gifts during the late nineteenth century. In keeping with the fashion of giving luxuries rather than utilitarian items to brides, silver ladles suggested the couple's economic means and ability to hold festive dinners or gatherings. This ladle was given to Rachel Sugarman (b. 1848) around the time of her marriage to Philip Sugarman (1844-1924) in 1863.
Provenance:
Mrs. Rachel Sugarman (b. 1848), wife of Philip Sugarman (1844-1924); to their daughter, Julia Sugarman (1869-1944), the donor.
Date Begin:
1863
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
40978
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Lid
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silver plated copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. ( 3.2 x 17.5 cm )
Description:
Cut circular, silver plated copper lid with an oval handle in the center.
Object Number:
Z.3184
Date Begin:
1800
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40958
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Argand lamp
Classification:
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (67.3 x 36.2 x 16.5 cm)
Each (shade): 6 x 8 1/2 in. (15.2 x 21.6 cm)
Description:
Cast Sheffield plate Argand lamp; hour-glass shaped pedestal with molded midband ring and cast foliate scrolls applied around the center, a lobed circular foot and a spiral gadrooned rim; seated on a square platform with an applied gadrooned edge and four cast hairy paw feet with foliate scroll knees; pedestal supports a second smaller baluster pedestal with fluting around the lower half and a gadrooned rim; second pedestal supports a cylindrical shaft with molded ring; two cast arms with acanthus decoration applied to the sides of the shaft; two cylindrical tubes applied to the tops of the arms at the lamp ends; cylindrical lamp shafts applied to the arms vertically; globular reservoirs with ball drops, concave shoulders, applied gadrooned rims and circular perforations in the tops, applied to the bases of the lamp shafts; gadrooned rings around the centers of the shafts hung from circular supports at the tops; circular pedestal applied to the top of each shaft which support the burners; baluster pedestal with a cast foliate scroll base applied to the top of the central shaft; large globular body with fluting around the lower half applied to the top; body with concave shoulder, gadrooned rim and applied fluted dome surmounted by a pineapple finial; piped for gas; no maker's marks; two Baluster-shaped cut and frosted glass shades with outward turned rims, narrow necks, and spherical bodies; necks and bodies with cut flowers and vines.
Credit Line:
Gift of Effie Beekman Borrowe
Object Number:
1938.307a.1-3
Gallery Label:
In the 1780s, Americans learned of a revolutionary new alternative to candlelight and primitive oil lamps. The Argand lamp, patented in London by Swiss chemist François-Pierre Amié Argand in 1784, produced ten to twelve times more light than a single candle and emitted less smoke and odor than simple oil lamps. This handsome lamp is one of a pair probably purchased by John Beekman (1768-1843) and Mary Elizabeth Bedlow (1771-1848) of New York in the 1810s. They were converted to gas lamps during the mid-nineteenth century. Once converted, their location had to be fixed, as the lamps were plugged into gas pipes projecting through the wall.
Provenance:
Probable descent: John Beekman (1768-1843), who married Mary Elizabeth Bedlow (1771-1848); to their daughter Jane Beekman (1805-1876), who married Dr. Jacob Hallett Borrowe (1808-1873); to their son Samuel Borrowe (1837-1896), who married Euphemia Campbell (1839-1928); to their daughter Effie Beekman Borrowe (1863-1951), the donor.
Date Begin:
1810
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
40953
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 17.8 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver dessert spoon with a downturned pointed handle with a short, splayed midrib on the underside and bright-cut decoration around the engraved initials, "SVC" in script on the front; pointed oval bowl with a tapered drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
1911.44
Date Begin:
1820
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
40933
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ladle
Classification:
Date:
1847-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 14.9 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
silver ladle with an upturned fiddle handle with a short splayed midrib and the engraved initials, "MEP" in script on the handle; flared shoulders and a horizontal, elliptical bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.82
Date Begin:
1847
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
40932
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Case for a silver card case
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, velvet, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3 x 4 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 7.6 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Red leather, rectagular, tooled case for a silver card case lined with red velvet; metal hook and eye closeres.
Object Number:
INV.14215
Date Begin:
1850
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40914
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 14.6 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned coffin handle engraved, "LT" in script and a pointed oval bowl with an iscribed, arch drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.80
Date Begin:
1815
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
40893
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1750-1760
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 12.1 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with an upturned handle and an elliptical bowl with a long drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.61
Date Begin:
1750
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
40890
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1740-1750
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with an upturned handle with a full midrib on the front and engraved, "S W/ P" in block letters; elliptical bowl with a long drop and shell decoration; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.60
Date Begin:
1740
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
40889
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1830
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 14.9 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a short, splayed midrib on the underside and the engraved initials, "JMC" in script on the front; pointed oval bowl with a broad drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.58
Date Begin:
1820
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
40888
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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