Sugar spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1895
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 15.9 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
silver sugar spoon with a downturned pointed handle with a beaded border and teh engraved initials, "EEG" in script; scalloped shell bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
"Washington" pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14521pp
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "EEG" in script
stamped: on the underside of th handle: "FHL" in script, "STERLING PAT 1895"
Gallery Label:
EEG is Emma Elizabeth Gilder (b. 1861), the aunt of the donor (Louise S. Gilder). Emma was a sister of Louise's father, William Howard Gilder (b. 1857, Maryland).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
40306
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's spoon and fork
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Part (spoon): 6 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (15.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Part (fork): 6 1/8 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. (15.6 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
silver child's fork and spoon with slightly upturned oval handles with engraved squirrels and foliate decoration on the front and "Louise" engraved in script on the undersides; elliptical bowl on the spoon; four curved tines on the fork; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stems.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number:
INV.14307ab
Marks:
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "Louise" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "STERLING/ WELSH & BRO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40304
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cream soup spoons (8)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1913
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 7/8 x 2 x 1 in. ( 17.5 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Eight silver cream soup spoons in the Somerset pattern with upturned threaded coffin handle engraved, "L/ S/ G" in script; deep circular bowls; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14537a-h
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "L/ S/ G" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "RW[elk's head] & S STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1913
eMuseum Object ID:
40302
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter knives (8)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 14.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Eight silver butter knives with flat, threaded wavy-end handles with crown tips and the engraved initials, "LSG" in script; flat rounded blades; maker's marks stamped on the handles.
"Plymouth" pattern, issued by Groham in 1911.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number:
INV.14542a-h
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "LSG" in script
stamped: on the handles: "PAT/ 1911" beside lion passant in a chamfered square, anchor in a shield and a gothic "G" in a chamfered square
Gallery Label:
LSG is Louise Stafford Gilder, the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
40295
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 13 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned handle with a bright-cut decoration around the engraved initials, "AD" in script; pointed oval bowl with an inscribed arch; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.65
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "AD" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "SW Howell" in script in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
40287
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850-1870
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 9.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
silver salt spoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a short midrib and the engraved initials, "H v D" in script on the front; flared shoulders and a horizontal elliptical bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry F. von Drehle
Object Number:
1947.131
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "H v D" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "GEO. W. WELSH 244 GREENWICH ST." incuse
Gallery Label:
This salt spoon belonged to the von Drehle family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
40283
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850-1870
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 21.9 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver tablespoons with upturned fiddle handles with short midribs and the engraved initials, "H v D" in script on the front; flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls; maker's amrks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry F. von Drehle
Object Number:
1947.132ab
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "H v D" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "GEO. W. WELSH 244 GREENWICH ST." incuse
Gallery Label:
These tablespoons belonged to the von Drehle family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
40282
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.3 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with pointed oval bowl with flanged corners adjacent to shoulder; architectural view and engraved inscriptions on inside of bowl; floral decoration and seated cupid on obverse of handle; maker's mark on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.13971
Marks:
engraved: on inside of bowl: "GLENWOOD SPRINGS / COLO."
in relief: on reverse of handle: "[lion]W[lion] STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40281
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoons with downturned pointed handles with bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JA/ VT" in block letters; pointed oval bowls with broad drops; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Anne C. Hood
Object Number:
1945.433ab
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "JA/ VT" in block letters
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "RW" in an oval
Gallery Label:
These teaspoons belonged to Jacob and Anne Clark Van Tassell.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1805
eMuseum Object ID:
40280
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ladle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1871
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 18.1 x 6.4 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
silver ladle with a scrolled handle with a ball finial on an octagonal stem; deep ovoid bowl with a scalloped, everted lip an a molded pointed drop; bowl engraved, "MAB" superimposed; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Object Number:
1950.181
Marks:
engraved: on the bowl: "MAB" superimposed
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "W & H STERLING" incuse
Gallery Label:
This ladle was given to Marie Antoinette Baker Davis on the occassion of her marriage to Fellows Davis October 17, 1871.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1871
eMuseum Object ID:
40279
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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