Teaspoons (15)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1850
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 6 1/8 x 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 1.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Fifteen drop-hammered silver teaspoons with downturned fiddle handles with short splayed midribs on the underside and the engraving, "Hinckley" in script on the front; flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls with broad drops; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14465f-t
Marks: 
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "S. HAMMOND & Co" in a rectangle, "G" in a rectangle, a bust in a rectangle and lion passant in a rectangle engraved: on the handles: "Hinckley" in script
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
40137
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bouillon spoons (6)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1910
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 5 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 4.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description: 
Six silver bouillon spoons with upturned oval handles with allover repoussé chased floral decoration on the front and the engraved initials, "EGW" in script on the underside; shallow circular bowls; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle. "Steiff Rose" pattern, first issued in 1892.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number: 
INV.14490a-f
Marks: 
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "EGW" in script stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "STERLING-STIEFF" in a rectangle
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1910
eMuseum Object ID: 
40133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teaspoons (3)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1840
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.9 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Three silver teaspoons with pointed oval bowl, fiddle shape handle with engraved initials, flared shoulder, and broad-based drop; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Object Number: 
INV.14280a-c
Marks: 
engraved in script: on obverse of handle: "WLH" stamped: on reverse: "J. BROCK, NEW YORK"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
40132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tablespoons (12)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 7 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in. ( 18.1 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Twelve silver tablespoons with downturned oval handles with geometric foliate decoration and the engraved initials, "LBS" in script on the front and short midribs on the undersides; pointed oval bowls with broad drops; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Object Number: 
INV.14273a-l
Marks: 
engraved: on the handles: "LBS" in script stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "STERLING" and "WELSH & BRO"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
40131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Dinner knives (2)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1911
Medium: 
Silver plate
Dimensions: 
each: 9 3/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 23.8 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Description: 
Two silver-plated dinner knives; flat blade with straight sides and rounded tip; tapered handle with rounded end; warranty mark stamped on blade.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from the Estate of Charles G. Thompson
Object Number: 
1942.660ab
Marks: 
stamped: on blade: "1847 ROGERS BROS / WARRANTED 16 DWT."
Gallery Label: 
The Meriden Britannia Co. was established in 1879 for the production of 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate, sterling silver flatware, silver-plated nickel silver and white metal holloware. The company merged with International Silver Co. of Canada, Ltd. around 1912. According to the accession records, the pattern of these knives is "Old Colony."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1911
eMuseum Object ID: 
40130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Mounted shell section

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1909
Medium: 
Silver plate, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. ( 17.1 x 19 x 11.1 cm )
Description: 
Metal artillery shell mounted on a circular silver plate base with two foliate silver plate bands applied around the top and bottom and two applied scroll handles at each side; shell engraved, "Dec. 16, 1908/ PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT/ led 16 Battle Ships out of/ Hampton Roads for a cruise/ around the world. After sailing/ over 42000 miles they were/ recieved back to Hampton roads/ by the President/ and thousands of people/ Feb. 22, 1909/ THYI SHELL/ was one used in saluting President/ Roosevelt after he had reviewed/ and inspected the ships as he/ left for Washington" in block letters; maker's marks stamped on the base; engraving on base scratched off.
Object Number: 
INV.14127
Marks: 
engraved: on the front center: "Dec. 16, 1908/ PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT/ led 16 Battle Ships out of/ Hampton Roads for a cruise/ around the world. After sailing/ over 42000 miles they were/ recieved back to Hampton roads/ by the President/ and thousands of pe
Gallery Label: 
This mounted shell section was fired February 22, 1909, in salute to President Theodre Roosevelt as he welcomed the U.S. Fleet back to Hampton Roads, VA, after its cruise around the world, 1908-1909.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1909
eMuseum Object ID: 
40128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Salver

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1897
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. ( 2.9 x 33.7 cm )
Description: 
Cast and wrought silver presentation salver; circular tray with raised, molded sides and a repoussé chased foliate scroll rim; engraved in the center, "Presented/ to/ Charles W. Dayton,/ May 24th.., 1987,/ by the officers and employees of the/ New York Post Office in token of their/ love and esteem, and of his courtesy, efficency,/ justice and impartiality as Postmaster at/ New York, to which office he was appointed/ by President Cleveland June 5th.., 1893,/ and from which he resigned/ May 22d.., 1897." in script; three cast foliate scroll and paw feet applied to the base; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number: 
1977.81b
Marks: 
Mark: stamped on the base: "TIFFANY & Co/ 5766 MAKERS 2000/ STERLING SILVER/ 925-1000/ T" Inscription: engraved at center: "Presented/ to/ Charles W. dayton,/ may 24th.., 1987,/ by the officers and employees of the/ New York Post Office in token of their
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1897
eMuseum Object ID: 
40127
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Coffee spoons (12)

Classification: 
Date: 
1913
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 4 1/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
Twelve silver coffee spoons with slightly upturned pointed handles with chamfered borders, threaded shield reserves engraved, "S" in gothic script with embossed laurel garlands around on the fronts and full midribs on the undersides; pointed oval bowls with arched drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1942.110i.1-12
Marks: 
engraved: on the handle: "S" in gothic script stamped: on the underside of the handle: Native-American bust conforming, "STERLING" in a scrolled cartouche
Gallery Label: 
This silver service was presented to William Sulzer (1863-1941), the former governor of New York State, by his Congressional District on his 50th birthday in 1913.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1913
eMuseum Object ID: 
40120
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Carving knife and fork

Classification: 
Date: 
1913
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
fork: 10 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( 27 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm ) knife: 12 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 32.4 x 5.7 x 1.9 cm )
Description: 
silver carving knife and fork with pointed handles, cast in vertical halves, with chamfered borders, threaded shield reserves on each side, one side engraved, "S" in gothic script, with embossed laurel garlands around each; molded handle sockets fitted with ovoid guards; knife with a flat steel blade, curved on both sides, lower with an edge; fork with two long, curved, steel tine tines with a baluster stem and a handle a projection on which to rest one's forefinger and thumb; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the fork handle.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1942.110w.1-2
Marks: 
stamped: on the underside of the fork handle: "STERLING"
Gallery Label: 
This silver service was presented to William Sulzer (1863-1941), the former governor of New York State, by his Congressional District on his 50th birthday in 1913.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1913
eMuseum Object ID: 
40116
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Souvenir spoon

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
Cast silver souvenir spoon with plain pointed oval bowl and twisted handle with fleur de lis finial; engraved inscription on back of bowl.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number: 
1949.216
Marks: 
engraved: on back of bowl: "Watch / Hill" stamped: on back of shoulder: "STERLING" below an inverted "S" inside a circle at the center of a pair of wings
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
40115
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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