Dessert fork

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
ca. 1850-1855
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 7/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 14.9 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
silver dessert fork with an upturned, double-swell, fiddle handle with a plain border with a knot tip; handle engraved, "ELH" in script on the underside; four curved tines; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number: 
INV.14190
Marks: 
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "ELH" in script stamped: on the underside of the handle: "H. B. STANWOOD" incuse
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1855
eMuseum Object ID: 
40234
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teaspoons (6)

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
ca. 1850-70
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 14.3 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description: 
Six silver teaspoons with downturned foliate handles with engraved c-scrolls, foliate decoration and the initials, "EEG' in script; pointed oval bowls; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14533a-f
Marks: 
engraved: on the handles: "EEG" in script stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "PURE COIN C. B & Co."
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: 
1870
eMuseum Object ID: 
40232
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Mustard spoon

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description: 
silver mustard spoon with a twisted, beaded handle with a ball finial; cylindrical stem; shallow circular bowl; stamped on the underside of the bowl, "STERLING/ 22" in roman letters.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14455
Marks: 
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING/ 22"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
40231
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teaspoon

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1846-1861
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 oval handle with a foliate design around a rectangular reserve engraved, "EEG" in script; elliptical bowl with a broad drop; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number: 
INV.14525m
Marks: 
engraved: on the handle: "EEG" in script stamped: on the underside of the handle: "S. KIRK & SON" in a rectangle "10.15" in a rectangle
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: 
1861
eMuseum Object ID: 
40229
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Table fork

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1853-1861
Medium: 
Silver plate
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 5/8 x 1 x 1 in. ( 19.4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
silver plated table fork with an upturned pointed-end, fiddle thread handle engraved, "WMB" in script on the front; four curved tines on each; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14493f
Marks: 
engraved: on the handle: "WMB" in script stamped: on the undersides: "ROGERS BROS A1"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1861
eMuseum Object ID: 
40223
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Table forks (5)

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
ca. 1850
Medium: 
Silver plate
Dimensions: 
each overall: 8 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 21 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
Five silver plated table forks with slightly upturned fiddle thread handles engraved, "WMB" in script on the front; flared shoulders and four curved tines on each; maker's marks stamped on the undersides.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14493a-e
Marks: 
engraved: on the handles: "WMB" in script stamped: on the undersides of the handles: star, fleur-di-lis, crown, leaf and a geometric shape all in chamfered rectangles
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
40222
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fish knives (12)

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
ca. 1910
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 5 3/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 13.7 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description: 
Twelve silver fish knives with tapered rectangular handles with repoussé chased floral decoaration on two sides; flat blades with one scalloped side and one curved side, neither with sharp edge; blades engraved, "EEG" in script; makers' marks stamped on the sides of the handles.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14497a-l
Marks: 
engraved: on the blades: "EEG" in script stamped: on the sides of the handles: "S. KIRK & SON CO 925/ 1000"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1910
eMuseum Object ID: 
40219
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ice-cream forks

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1925-1932
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.2 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Eight silver ice-cream spoons with slightly upturned oval handles all over repoussé chased with a floral pattern; underside of the handle engraved, "EGW" in script; scalloped bowl terminating in three pointed tines; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the stems. "Repousse" pattern.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14467a-h
Marks: 
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "EGW" in script stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "S. KIRK & SON, INC. STERLING"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1932
eMuseum Object ID: 
40216
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Coffee spoon

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
ca. 1871
Medium: 
Silver, gilt
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham New Tipt pattern with an upturned pointed handle decorated with foliate scroll ornament and engraved initial "S"; pointed oval bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number: 
INV.14286l
Marks: 
engraved: on the handle: "S" stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" and "STERLING"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1871
eMuseum Object ID: 
40213
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Coffee spoon

Classification: 
SILVER
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
ca. 1871
Medium: 
Silver, gilt
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham Corinthian pattern with upturned spear-shaped handle decorated with foliate scroll ornament; pointed oval bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration and is engraved with initial "S" in script; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number: 
INV.14286k
Marks: 
engraved: on the bowl: "S" in script stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" and "STERLING"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1871
eMuseum Object ID: 
40212
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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