Ice cream forks (4)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1880-1890
Medium:
Silver, enamel, gilt
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 1/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 15.6 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Four silver ice cream forks with upturned wavy ends with inset enameled scroll and shell design on the front and back, twisted stems, and gilt bowl ends terminating with four small tines with enameled shell drops; makers' marks stamped on the sides of the stems.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabel Shults
Object Number:
1975.14a-d
Marks:
stamped: on the stems: "925" and trademark for David-Andersen
Gallery Label:
This pair of ice cream forks match a set of three Tiffany fingerbowls given by the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
40198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (11)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1835
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 15.9 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Eleven silver teaspoons with downturned fiddle handles with short splayed midribs on the undersides and the engraved initials, "MB" in script on the front; flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls with broad drops on the undersides of the handles; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.60a-k
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "MB" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "F * M" in a rectangle, lion passant, "W" an a bust in chamfered rectangles
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
40197
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1897-1901
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with White House and inscriptions in relief on inside of bowl and seal of the President of the United States on the back; handle with molded banners with inscriptions and foliage; handle finial with bust of President William McKinley; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.237
Marks:
in relief: inside bowl: "PROTECTION / PROSPERITY"
in relief: on back of bowl: "THE SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "SOUND / MONEY"
in relief: on reverse of handle: "STERLING MOORE & LEDING"
stamped: on rev
Gallery Label:
This souvenir spoon pattern was patented in 1897, the year McKinley was elected president.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
40196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table forks (9)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver, steel
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 5/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 21.9 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Nine silver and steel table forks with ovoid, pointed handles decorated with floral motifs and bands of chevrons; circular handle sockets; baluster stems and three curved tines on each; maker's marks stamped on the handles. flat, sabre or scimitar shaped steel blades; pitch filled or 'loaded' handles made of two halves stamped from sheet metal soldered together.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Shelton E. Martin
Object Number:
1950.212i-q
Marks:
stamped: on all the handles: "lion passant in rectangles, unidentifiable mark crowned in an oval, "FM/ RT" in a rectangle.
Gallery Label:
These table forks were presented to Commodore Bainbridge (1774-1833), the great-grandfather of the donor, by General Lafayete, who visited Bainbridge in Philadelphia in 1824.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
40195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knives (8)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver, steel
Dimensions:
each overall: 11 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 27.9 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Eight silver and steel knives with ovoid, pointed handles decorated with floral motifs and bands of chevrons; molded handle sockets; flat, sabre or scimitar shaped steel blades; maker's marks stamped on the handles; pitch filled or 'loaded' handles made of two halves stamped from sheet metal soldered together.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Shelton E. Martin
Object Number:
1950.212a-h
Marks:
stamped: on all the handles: lion passant in rectangles, unidentifiable mark crowned in an oval, "FM/ RT" in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
These knives were presented to Commodore Bainbridge (1774-1833), the great-grandfather of the donor, by General Lafayette, who visited Bainbridge in Philadelphia in 1824.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
40194
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (18)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1866 - 1880
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Eighteen silver teaspoons with oval bowl; downturned oval handle with engraved scroll motif, bright-cut border, and Gothic initial with rectilinear hatching; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 1973
Object Number:
INV.14498a-r
Marks:
engraved (Gothic style): on obverse of handle: "G"
stamped: on reverse: "HENNEGAN, BATES & CO" and "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
40185
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1873
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 Swiss pattern with upturned pointed handle decorated with anthemion and scroll ornament and engraved initial "S" in roman character; pointed oval bowl is gilded with bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14286j
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S" roman letter
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "PAT. 73/ STERLING" lion passant, anchor, gothic "G"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1873
eMuseum Object ID:
40184
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1876
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham King I pattern with upturned double-scroll fiddle-end handle decorated with shell and foliate ornament; elliptical bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14286i
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" and "PAT 75./ STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
40183
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham Grecian pattern with upturned anthemion handle; elliptical bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14286h
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING," lion passant, anchor, gothic "G"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
40182
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1875
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham Raphael pattern has upturned pointed handle with foliate scroll decoration around heart-shaped reserve at end engraved, "S"; elliptical bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14286g
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S"
stamped: on the underside of the bowl: "PAT 74/ STERLING" over lion passant, anchor, gothic "G"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
40181
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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