Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1871
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
Silver gilt coffee spoon in Gorham Palm pattern with downturned pointed-end handle decorated with palm leaf ornament along the stem and engraved with initial, "S" in script at front; pointed oval bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14286b
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "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:
40180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1868
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 Rosette pattern with upturned pointed triangular-end handle decorated with fleur-de-lis ornament and engraved with initial "S" in gothic script; rosette located at center of the stem; gilded elliptical bowl has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number:
INV.14286a
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, anchor, and a gothic "G," "PAT. 68" and "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
40178
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
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:
Silver teaspoon with pointed oval bowl, downturned fiddle handle with engraved initials on obverse, and flared shoulder; stamped maker's mark and pseudo-hallmarks on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.73
Marks:
engraved in script: on obverse of handle: "MEB"
stamped: on reverse: lion in profile, star, and "D" followed by "W. S. MORGAN / POKEEPSI"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this teaspoon was part of a lot of 74 spoons from the George B. Cutten Collection purchased by the donor from Eric Shrubsole, New York City.
Pseudo hallmarks are tentatively attributed to Nelson Haight.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
40177
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Coffee spoons (6)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each: 4 1/2 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 11.4 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Six silver coffee spoons with oval bowl; oval handle with slightly upturned tip and hammered decoration; stamped maker's mark and engraved initial on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.14275a-f
Marks:
engraved: on reverse: gothic "G"
stamped: on reverse: a rectangular, a circle, and a diamond followed by "STERLING" and "TB STARR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
40174
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffee spoons (12)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 4 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Twelve silver coffee spoons with upturned pointed-end handles with geometric decoration, and pointed oval bowls; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Object Number:
INV.14283a-l
Marks:
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "STERLING/ J. E. CALDWELL & CO" in roman letters
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40173
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkstand and two inkwells
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1913
Medium:
Silver, glass
Dimensions:
Part (each inkwell): 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (7.9 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm)
Part (stand): 1 1/8 x 12 1/4 x 8 3/8 in. (2.9 x 31.
Description:
Cast silver inkstand and two silver and glass inkwells; stand in tray form with raised, everted sides with a plain band around the rim; shallow, oval well for pens with two c-scroll rests across the top; two square rests for the inkwells; stand engraved with the Seal of the City of New York above, "THIS INKSTAND/ WAS PRESENTED TO/ HONORABLE WILLIAM SULZER/ UPON HIS INAUGURATION/ AS FORTY-SECOND GOVERNOR/ OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK/ AT ALBANY/ JANUARY 1st 1913/ BY/ FRANK M. PATTERSON" in roman letters; four scrolled feet applied to the base; makers' marks stamped on the base; two square glass inkwells with domed shoulders and silver, circular necks with hinged, circular domed covers engraved, "WS" superimposed.
Object Number:
Z.3087a-c
Marks:
engraved: on the center of the inkstand: "THIS INKSTAND/ WAS PRESENTED TO/ HONORABLE WILLIAM SULZER/ UPON HIS INAUGURATION/ AS FOURTY-SECOND GOVERNOR/ OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK/ AT ALBANY/ JANUARY 1st 1913/ BY/ FRANK M. PATTERSON" in roman letters
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Gallery Label:
This inkstand was presented to William Sulzer when he was inaugurated Governor of New York in 1913 by Frank M. Patterson.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1913
eMuseum Object ID:
40165
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 x 1 in. ( 15.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with almond-shaped bowl with gilding; upturned spatulate handle with chamfered corners, and church depicted in low relief; emblem with eagle and two figures, engraved initials, and stamped maker's mark on reverse of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.236
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of handle: "St PAULS CHURCH"
engraved: on reverse of handle: "JAP" (?)
stamped: on reverse of handle: "TIFFANY & CO. STERLING" (in rectangle)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40164
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with view of entrance to Fort Monroe on inside of teardrop-shaped bowl; oval handle with "OLD POINT COMFORT" above bugle, saber, and two disks with "US" in relief; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.238
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "ENTRANCE / TO / FORT MONROE"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "OLD / POINT / COMFORT" and "US" (two times)
stamped: on reverse of handle: "STERLING" and "D" inside oval
stamped: on reverse of bowl: "PAT. MCH. 9, 91"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
40163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1898
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver plate souvenir spoon with Flagship Olympia depicted inside pointed oval bowl; bust of Admiral Dewey in relief on upturned end of spatulate handle; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.235
Marks:
in relief: inside bowl: "FLAGSHIP OLYMPIA"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "HERO / OF / MANILA" and "ADMIRAL / DEWEY"
stamped: on reverse: "CROWN SILVER PLATE CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
40162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, gilding, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 10.5 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with gilding and polychrome enamel; horse and cart with inscription "CALECHE" in relief on inside of bowl; handle finial in the form of a shield surmounted by a crown, with oval panel with allegorical scene at center, the whole decorated with green, white, blue and red enamel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.233
Marks:
gilt: on handle finial: "NATURA FORTIS INDUSTRIA CRESCIT"
in relief: inside bowl: "CALECHE"
stamped: on reverse: "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40161
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.



















