Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1884
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 18.4 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Cast silver birthday spoon in the "Wave Edge" pattern with a slightly upturned handle with a foliate wave border and shell decoration; handle engraved, "Adelaide./ 1890" in script; pointed oval bowl with a shell drop; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.992
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "Adelaide./ 1890" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "TIFFANY & CO/ STERLING/ PAT 1884. M"
Gallery Label:
This spoon belonged to the donor.
The "Wave Edge" pattern was designed by Charles T. Grosjean (active 1868-1888) and patented on July 15, 1884, it was introduced the same year. The pattern was discontinued in 1913 and then reintroduced on August 17, 1956 whereupon it was discontinued again a shortwhile after. In 1987 the pattern was again reintroduced this time in conjunction with the 150 year anniversary of Tiffany & Co..
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1884
eMuseum Object ID:
40461
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-1901
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 14.9 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with view of Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis, Indiana, on inside of pointed oval bowl; handle with state seal(?), buffalo mask, corn stalks, and inscription, "INDIANA," in relief.
Object Number:
INV.13981
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of handle: "INDIANA"
in relief: on inside of bowl: "SOLDIERS & SAILORS MONUMENT / INDIANAPOLIS, IND."
in relief: on reverse: "[pennant]STERLING"
Gallery Label:
Construction of the Indianapolis Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument began in 1889, and the monument was completed in 1901. The first commemorative spoon was patented in 1891.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
40432
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sifter spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 20 x 6.7 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Pierced and scalloped silver berry spoon has slightly upturned handle with medallion handle-end topped with ball finial; medallion depicts a classical bust wearing a helmet; grooved stem decorated with rosette at center and foliate ornament at shoulder and tip; circular bowl is scalloped and pierced; maker's hallmarks stamped along reverse of handle stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
1951.292
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "PATENT/ 925/ BALL BLACK & CO" incuse
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
40431
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Souvenir spoon with circular, gilded bowl with stamped net pattern, and crab of applied gilded metal straddling shoulder edge; straight handle of heavy gauge wire with wire inscription, "New Jersey," applied at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.231
Marks:
bent wire: applied to end of handle: "New Jersey"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
40427
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar tongs
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 15.9 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver bow-form sugar tongs with fiddle arms, squared shoulders and hollow ovoid grips; arch engraved with the Arden family crest, six ostrich feathers on fess; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the arms.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John B. Morris, Jr.
Object Number:
1951.342
Marks:
stamped: on the undersides of the arms: "J. & I. COX" in a rectangle, lion passant, "G" and [?] in rectangles
Gallery Label:
These sugar tongs belonged to Miss Susan Arden of New York, the great-great aunt of the donor.
Provenance:
Susan (Susannah) Arden (1766-1824); to her sister Margaret Antoinette Arden (b.1770), who married Frederick Babcock (b.1771); to their daughter Mary Elizabeth Babcock (1808-1851), who married William Lewis Morris (1805-1864); to their son John Babcock Morris (b.1839), who married Mary E. Faitoute; to their son John Babcock Morris Jr. (1881-1957), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
40425
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar tongs
Classification:
Date:
1828-1836
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 1 in. ( 16.5 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
silver bow-form sugar tongs with double-swell fiddle arms with fruit basket decoration; flared shoulders and hollow shell-shaped grips; makers' marks stamped on the underside of one arm.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1980.16
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of one arm: "BENEDICT & SCUDDER/ NEW YORK" in a conforming, serrated rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
40424
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 14.9 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with image of the steamboat "Clermont" on inside of oval bowl; downturned, pointed oval handle with Henry Hudson's "Half Moon" and New York state shield in relief; rounded drop; stamped maker's mark and engraved initials on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Walston S. Brown
Object Number:
1987.6b
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "CLERMONT / 1807 / THE / HUDSON-FULTON / CELEBRATION /1909"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "DE HALVE MAENE / 1609" and "EXCELSIOR[on banner] / NEW YORK"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "TIFFANY & CO [diamond] STERLING M" i
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
40423
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.9 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with image of the steamboat "Clermont" on inside of oval bowl; downturned, pointed oval handle with Henry Hudson's "Half Moon" and New York state shield in relief; rounded drop; stamped maker's mark and engraved initials on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Walston S. Brown
Object Number:
1987.6a
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "CLERMONT / 1807 / THE / HUDSON-FULTON / CELEBRATION / 1909"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "DE HALVE MAENE / 1609" and "EXCELSIOR[on banner] / NEW YORK"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "TIFFANY & CO [diamond] STERLING M"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
40422
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert fork
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 1 x 7/8 in. ( 17.8 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
silver dessert fork with an upturned fiddle handle with a short midrib on the front and the engraving, "M. A. Morris/ 28" in script on the underside; flared shoulders and four curved tines; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of John B. Morris, Jr.
Object Number:
1944.149b
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "M. A. Morris/ 28" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J. & I. COX" in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
This table fork was used by Margaret Antoinette Morris when she was a student at Miss O'Kies School.
Provenance:
Margaret Antoinette Morris (b. 1830); to her brother John Babcock Morris (b.1839), who married Mary E. Faitoute; to their son John Babcock Morris Jr. (1881-1957), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
40387
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dessert fork
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 16.8 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver dessert fork with an upturned fiddle thread handle with short midribs on both sides and the engraving, "F. Morris/ N. 27" in script on the underside; flared shoulders and four curved tines; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of John B. Morris, Jr.
Object Number:
1944.149a
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "F. Morris/ N. 27" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J. & I. COX" in a rectangle
Provenance:
Frances Morris (b.1832); to her brother John Babcock Morris (b.1839), who married Mary E. Faitoute; to their son John Babcock Morris Jr. (1881-1957), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
40386
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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