Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1765-1775
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 20.6 x 4.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver tablespoon with an upturned handle with a short, splayed midrib on the front and the engraved initials, "S S" in block letters; elliptical bowl with a long, slashed drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harry A. Schaupp
Object Number:
1957.239
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "S S" in block letters
stamped: on the underside of the handle: twice, "IC" in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this tablespoon belonged to Sarah Sanders, the mother of the founder of Glen, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
40344
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1765-1770
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 in. ( 21 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver tablespoons with upturned handles with short midribs on the fronts and the engraved initials, "T/ S M" in block letters on the undersides; elliptical bowls with long drops; maker's marks on the undersides of the stems.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1929.123ab
Marks:
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "T/ S M" in block letters
stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "BRASHER" in a rectangle, "N-YORK" in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
These tablespoons belonged to Dr. Stephen Tallman (1702-1774) and his wife Mary Potter (b. 1706/07), who married in Shrewsbury, New Jersey in 1724.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
40340
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1833-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoon with upturned, fiddle thread handles with short midribs on both sides and the engraved initials, "JM" in script on the fronts; flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.82ab
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "JM" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "A. C. BENEDICT 28 BOWERY" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
40339
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
1838-1840
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 a downturned fiddle handle with a short midrib on the underside and the engraved initials, "AVV" in script on the front; pointed shoulders and a pointed oval bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.77
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "AVV" in script
stamped: on the handle: "A. H. COOK" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
40338
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1771
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 21.3 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver tablespoon with an upturned handle with a short, splayed midrib on the front and the engraved intials, "H/ I S" in block letters on the underside; elliptical bowl with a double, molded drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Effie Beekman Borrowe
Object Number:
1939.176
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "H/ I S" in block letters
stamped: on the underside of the handle: twice, "T * C" a in rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1771
eMuseum Object ID:
40336
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1771
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 21.3 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver tablespoon with an upturned handle with a short, splayed midrib on the front and the engraved intials, "H/ I S" in block letters on the underside; elliptical bowl with a double, molded drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Effie Beekman Borrowe
Object Number:
1939.229
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "H/ I S" in block letters
stamped: on the underside of the handle: twice, "T * C" a in rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1771
eMuseum Object ID:
40335
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar bowl
Classification:
Date:
1881-1930
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 14 x 19 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated sugar bowl; globular body engraved, "IDA" in block letters over, "Md S B Co" in script; applied to a circular foot; two loop handles applied to the sides of the body; circular lid with a low dome in the center and surmounted by a turned finial; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Purchased by the Society
Object Number:
1941.801ab
Marks:
engraved: "IDA" in block letters over, "Md S B Co" in script
stamped: on the base: "WARRENTED/ QUADRUPLE PLATE"
Gallery Label:
This sugar bowl was used on the steamboat "IDA."
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
40320
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1895
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 19 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated sugar bowl with a tapered cylindical body engraved, "Frank Jones" in script; two cast, strap handles applied to the sides; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1941.812
Marks:
engraved: on the body: "Frank Jones" in script
stamped: on the base: in a circle, around scales, "MERIDEN/ B. COMPANY" and in a circle "QUADRUPLE? PLATE" all over "89/ U.S. A."
Gallery Label:
This sugar bowl was used on the steam boat "Frank Jones," later named "Fenimore."
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
40319
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creamer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1895
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 6 x 4 in. ( 9.5 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated creamer with a squat pear shaped body on a circular foot; shoulder flares to a plain rim; short triangular spout; loop handle; body engraved, "Onteora" in script; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the base.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1941.842
Marks:
engraved: on the front of the body: "Onteora" in script
stamped: on the underside of the base: "W" in a spiders web over "659"
Gallery Label:
This creamer was used on the steamboat "Onteora."
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
40316
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 7 x 5 3/4 in. ( 5.4 x 17.8 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plated bowl; squat, globular incurving body flaring to a reeded rim; seated on a molded circular base; two cast strap handles applied to either side; front center of the bowl engraved, "Dean Richmond" in script; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the bowl.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1941.822
Marks:
engraved: on the front center: "Dean Richmond" in script
stamped: on the underside of the base: "E. V. HAUGHWOUT & Co./ NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
This small serving bowl was used on the steamboat "Dean Richmond."
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
40315
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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