Fish fork

Classification: 
Date: 
1913
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description: 
silver fish fork with a slightly upturned pointed handle with a chamfered border, threaded shield reserve engraved, "S" in gothic script with embossed laurel garland around on the front and a full midrib on the underside; shallow bowl with four curved, pointed tines and an arched drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1942.110v
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: 
40113
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Table forks (12)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1905
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 7 7/8 x 1 in. ( 20 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
Twelve silver table forks with downturned oval handles with an allover floral pattern on the front and short midribs on the undersides; undersides of the handles engraved, "LBS" in script; four curved tines on each; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the stems.
Object Number: 
INV.14270a-l
Marks: 
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "LBS" in script stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "S" in a winged circle, "STERLING" and "THEODORE B. STARR"
Gallery Label: 
The initials "LBS" refer to Louise Bancker Stafford (1860-1934) who married William Howard Gilder in 1881.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1905
eMuseum Object ID: 
40101
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tablespoons (2)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1911
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each: 7 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 18.7 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Two silver tablespoons with oval bowl, fiddle shape handle, and flared shoulder; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from the Estate of Charles G. Thompson
Object Number: 
1942.666ab
Marks: 
stamped: on reverse: "1847 ROGERS BROS [circular mark, possibly an asterisk] / XS / TRIPLE"
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 tablespoons is "Old Colony."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1911
eMuseum Object ID: 
40100
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Dessert forks

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1905
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 6 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 17.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Twelve silver dessert forks with downturned oval handles with an allover floral pattern on the front and short midribs on the undersides; undersides of the handles engraved, "LBS" in script; four curved tines on each; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the stems.
Object Number: 
INV.14271a-l
Marks: 
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "LBS" in script stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "S" in a winged circle, "STERLING" and "THEODORE B. STARR"
Gallery Label: 
The initials "LBS" refer to Louise Bancker Stafford (1860-1934) who married William Howard Gilder in 1881.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1905
eMuseum Object ID: 
40098
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Oyster forks (6)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1905
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 5 3/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 13.7 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
Six silver oyster forks with downturned oval handles with an allover floral pattern on the front and the undersides of the handles engraved, "LBS" in script; three curved and pointed tines on each; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the stems.
Object Number: 
INV.14274a-f
Marks: 
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "LBS" in script stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "S" in a winged circle, "STERLING" and "THEODORE B. STARR"
Gallery Label: 
The initials "LBS" refer to Louise Bancker Stafford (1860-1934) who married William Howard Gilder in 1881.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1905
eMuseum Object ID: 
40097
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Presentation urn

Classification: 
Date: 
1816
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 16 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. ( 41.9 x 39.4 x 21.6 cm )
Description: 
Wrought and cast silver presentation urn; deep, oval bowl with a beaded band applied below the concave shoulder; foliate band applied around the rim with bezel; seated on an oval pedestal with swag decoration and a splayed oval foot with a foliate and bead band around the edge; foot applied to a chamfered rectangular base with an applied beaded band and four scrolled legs with cast bearded and horned masks at the knees; ogee aprons between the legs, front apron with the applied inscription, "THE CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA/ TO CAPTAIN J. LAWRENCE" in block letters, left apron engraved, "Peacock's Loss/ 3 Killed 30 Wounded" in block letters, right apron engraved, "Hornet's Loss/ 1 Killed 2 Wounded" in block letters, reverse apron engraved, "Presented by the Citizens of Philadelphia to Capt. James Lawrence, of the U.S./ Sloop of war Hornet; as a testimonial of the high sense the entertain of/ his skill & gallantry in capturing, on the 24th February 1813, the British Sloop of war/ Peacock of equal force, after a close action of 15 minutes, & of his humane/ exertions, in reserving the vanquished Crew, from their sinking Ship." in script; two loop handles with acanthus grips and bearded Neptune's head joints; oval lid the raised to a flat dome with repoussé chased acanthus decoration around the dome and surmounted by a seated goddess of war in a draped toga, helmet, holding a shield and a laurel wreath to the victor; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line: 
The Eugene H. Pool Collection of Captain James Lawrence, Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool
Object Number: 
1942.544ab
Marks: 
Inscription: applied apron at base cast: "THE CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA/ TO CAPTAIN J. LAWRENCE" in block letters Inscription: engraved left side of the base: "Peacock's Loss/ 3 Killed 30 Wounded" in block letters Inscription: engraved on the reverse of
Gallery Label: 
The War of 1812 produced numerous naval victories by the U.S. over the British Royal Navy. Especially notable was Capt. James Lawrence's defeat of the British brig "Peacock" in less than 15 minutes. Afterward, he was given this tureen in Philadelphia. He soon returned to sea and commanded the "Chesapeake." But on June 1, 1813, Lawrence lost his ship in minutes. Mortally wounded, he commanded, "Don't give up the ship," as the enemy boarded. He died 3 days later and was buried by his captors.
Provenance: 
Presented to Julia Montaudevert Lawrence (1788-1865), widow of Captain James Lawrence (1781-1813); to their daughter Mary Neill Lawrence (1810-1843), who married William Preston Griffin (b. 1810); to their daughter Mary Lawrence Griffin (1843-1887), who married William Redmond, Jr. (b. 1835); probably to their son William Preston Redmond (1873-1938); to Eugene H. Pool (1874-1949), the donor.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1816
eMuseum Object ID: 
40090
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cake server

Classification: 
Date: 
1913
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 26.7 x 6 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
silver cake server with a pointed handle, 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 socket fitted with a flat blade, curved on both sides; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1942.110t
Marks: 
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING" engraved: on the handle: "S" in gothic script
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: 
40086
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Serving knife

Classification: 
Date: 
1913
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 1/8 x 2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 25.7 x 5.1 x 3.5 cm )
Description: 
silver serving knife with a slightly upturned pointed handle with a chamfered border, threaded shield reserve engraved, "S" in gothic script with embossed laurel garland around on the front and a full midrib on the underside; flat blade, curved on one side and scalloped on the other, with an arched drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1942.110s
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: 
40085
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Souvenir spoon

Classification: 
Date: 
1890-1910
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 5/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 11.7 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
Cast silver souvenir spoon with cityscape and inscription, "CITADEL & DUFFERIN TERRACE," on inside of bowl; disk-shaped handle finial with female allegorical figure seated in landscape and surrounding inscriptions; stamped maker's(?) mark on reverse.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number: 
1949.213
Marks: 
in relief: inside bowl: "CITADEL & / DUFFERIN TERRACE" in relief: on handle finial, obverse side: "NATURA FORTIS INDUSTRIA CRESCIT" and "CONDITA . . . / . . ." stamped: on handle finial, reverse side: "G. SEIFERT / STERLING"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1910
eMuseum Object ID: 
40084
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Butter knife

Classification: 
Date: 
1913
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 18.7 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
Silver butter knife with a slightly upturned pointed handle with a chamfered border, threaded shield reserve engraved, "S" in gothic script with embossed laurel garland around on the front and a full midrib on the underside; flat blade, curved on one side and scalloped on the other, with an arched drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1942.110r
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: 
40083
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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