Tray
Classification:
Date:
1907
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 18 1/4 x 13 in. ( 3.2 x 46.4 x 33 cm )
Description:
Cast silver presentation tray; oval tray with raised sides and a wide rim; applied molded band around the scalloped rim and foliate scroll decoration at the ends; engraved gothic, "D" in the center; engraved on the base, "TO/ DR. THOMAS DARLING/ FROM SOME FRIENDS IN THE/ AMERICAN CLIMATOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION/ AS AN EVIDENCE OF AFFECTION AND GOOD WILL/ PRESIDENT 1907" in block letters surrounded by the names of the members in block letters; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Object Number:
1940.258
Marks:
engraved: on the base: "TO/ DR. THOMAS DARLING/ FROM SOME FRIENDS IN THE/ AMERICAN CLIMATOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION/ AS AN EVIDENCE OF AFFECTION AND GOOD WILL/ PRESIDENT 1907" in block letters surrounded by the names of the members in block letters, "ROLAND S.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
40210
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Salver
Classification:
Date:
1852 - 1856
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 14 1/8 x 10 3/8 in. ( 3.2 x 35.9 x 26.4 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver presentation salver; oval tray with convex sides with an applied, die-rolled foliate band around the rim; center of the tray engraved with foliate scrolls that form two cartouches one above the other; top cartouche engraved, "Presented by the/ Officers of the 5th Regiment/ to their Col./ Christian Schwarzwaelder,/ on his birthday./ Dec. 13th.. 1856;/ as a token of their esteem of him as an/ Officer, and a Man." in script above an engraving of an American shield, drum, cannon and cannon balls surrounded by draped U.S. flags and spears; four cast foliate scroll feet applied to the base; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. Louise A. Spies Sinclair
Object Number:
1929.80
Marks:
Inscription: engraved obverse with two reserves of cartouches containing inscriptions, both surrounded by mantling of foliate scrolls, which cover remainder of surface face: "Presented by the/ Officers of the 5th Regiment/ to thier Col./ ChristianSchwarzw
Gallery Label:
This salver was presented to Colonel Christian Schwarzwaelder on his birthday by the Officers of the Fifth Regiment. The donor was his grandaughter.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1856
eMuseum Object ID:
40209
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Plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 20.6 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver plate; raised sides and a flared lobate sides with an applied molded rim; rim stamped with a crown and a tower; engraved in the center, "ESTE ES UNO DE LOS PLATOS/ DE ALVARADO, ECHO DE/ PLATA NATIVA OBSEQUIADO AL/ REPRESTANTE WM. SULZER/ POR EL PRESIDENTE/ ESTRADA CABRERA DE/ GUATEMALA 1910." in block letters.
Credit Line:
Gift of Honorable William Sulzer
Object Number:
1936.412
Marks:
engraved: in the center: "ESTE ES UNO DE LOS PLATOS/ DE ALVARADO, ECHO DE/ PLATA NATIVA OBSEQUIADO AL/ REPRESTANTE WM. SULZER/ POR EL PRESIDENTE/ ESTRADA CABRERA DE/ GUATEMALA 1910." in block letters
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this plate was hammered from native silver by a Mayan craftsman for Alvarado (ca. 1485-1541), the Conquistador of Guatamala. It was presented to the donor by Estrada Cabrera (1857-1923), President of Guatamala.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
40208
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Salver
Classification:
Date:
1864
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver presentation salver; circular tray with raised sides, and a beaded band around the molded rim; medallion in the center engraved, "PRESENTED/ TO/ John S. Ellis/ by the attachés of the/ SHRIEVALTY OF SAN FRANSISCO/ UPON/ his retirement from office./ June 1st 1864." in script and gothic script; center medallion surrounded by four smaller medallions with engraved vignettes, soldiers shooting a cannon, a building, aerial view of a military base and a fort on the water with mountains in the background; scroll decoration around the medallions; three cast shell and scroll feet applied to the base; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Object Number:
1940.36
Marks:
engraved: center: "PRESENTED/ TO/ John S. Ellis/ by the attachés of the/ SHRIEVALTY OF SAN FRANSISCO/ UPON/ his retirement from office./ June 1st 1864. in script
stamped: on the base: "VANDERSLICE & CO. SF. CAL./ PURE COIN" below a bear over "V&Co" in a
Gallery Label:
This salver was presented to John Stoneacre Ellis (1828-1896) by the attachés of the Shrievalty of San Francisco on his retirement from office, June 1, 1864.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
40205
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Tablespoons (4)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1790-1810
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 9 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 24.1 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Four silver tablespoons with downturned pointed handles with bright-cut decoration and the engraved initial, "L" in script on the fronts; pointed oval bowls with tapered drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14186a-d
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "L" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "W * R" in a rectangle with a notched base
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
40204
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Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1893
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with plain pointed oval bowl and handle with ornate, intertwined letters ("CHICAGO") with related inscriptions in relief; maker's mark on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.14475
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of handle: "World's Fair / 1892 / 3. / CHICAGO"
in relief: on reverse of handle: "PAT. APR. 4, 93. W[in circle with "wings"] STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
40203
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Dessert spoons (5)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 4.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Five silver dessert spoons with downturned fiddle handles with short splayed midribs on the underside and the engraved initial, "B" in script; flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls with arched drops; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number:
INV.14187a-e
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "B" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: roman letter "P" in a cartouche, "I.T." in a rectangle, and a leopard's head in a cartouche
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
40202
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table forks (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840-1860
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 21.6 x 3.2 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of white metal table forks with upturned fiddle handles engraved, "MLH" in script; pointed shoulders and four curved tines on each; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.979ab
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "MLH" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: cross in a square, bust in a rectangle, lion passant in a rectangle, "Yates" in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
The initials "MLH" likely refer to Marianna Hawley, the sister to Elizabeth King Hawley (1833-1926) who was the donor's mother.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
40201
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Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver and gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 in. ( 14.6 cm )
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with irregularly shaped bowl with pointed tip, incurving on one side, and scalloped back with fluting; wavy handle with relief inscription, "ALBANY N.Y.," and architectural view at scalloped end of obverse; stamped maker's(?) mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.200
Marks:
engraved: on obverse of handle: "ALBANY / N.Y."
stamped: on reverse: "S" [in circle between two smaller circles] STERLING[?] WILLIAMS & SON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40200
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Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 11.4 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with architectural view inside bowl; upturned spatulate handle with seated figure of a man wearing a tricorn hat and smoking a long-stemmed pipe at top; lower handle with molded fish; stamped maker's mark (illegible) on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.202
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of handle: "ALBANY"
stamped: on reverse: ". . . MARSH & HOFFMAN PAT. APPL'D. FOR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
40199
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