Tray
Classification:
Date:
1853
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 30 1/8 in. (47.6 x 5.7 x 76.5 cm)
Silver Weight: 130 oz (troy) 7.4 dwt (4055 g)
Description:
Cast and seamed silver tea tray; oval in plan with an applied, molded edge scalloped along the interior side; cast, applied scroll and pendent rim; two cast c-scroll handles applied at the short sides; allover scroll and floral engraving on the interior around the engraved tribute in the center, "PRESENTED BY THE/ FIREMAN OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK/ TO/ Zophar Mills/ As a tribute of respect for the faithful/ and energetic discharged of his duties/ as a member and officer of the/ Fire Department/ Aug.t 8th, 1853" in script, gothic script and roman letters; engraved eagle above the tribute, vignettes of Classical deities on either side of the tribute, and three engravings of fire equipment below; four cast scroll feet applied to the base; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Adelaide Mills
Object Number:
1932.87a
Marks:
Inscription: engraved with rococo revival border of reserves of scrolls, foliage, flowers, and allegorical scenes based on mythology, eagle, fire engine, fire pumper, and shipping and fire fighting implements around periphery. Center has engraved inscrip
Gallery Label:
This tray is part of a tea and coffee service presented to Zophar Mills upon his retirement as President of the New York City Fire Department. Mills was a celebrated firefighter whose company was credited with halting the Great Fire of 1835 at Wall Street, preventing destruction of the northern part of the city. Most of the pieces in this service appear to be off-the-shelf forms, personalized with Mills's engraved initials. The tray, however, is engraved with vignettes and allegorical scenes that relate to Mills's career and achievements.
Provenance:
Zophar Mills (1809-1887), who married Eliza Phillips (ca. 1815-1902); to their daughter Dr. Adelaide Mills (b. 1852), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
39724
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mustard spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850-1860
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver mustard spoon with a slightly upturned thread and scroll pointed handle; engraved on the underside "B" in gothic script; scrolled shoulders and a circular bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis, in memory of his mother Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Object Number:
1950.158
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "B" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "H. B. STANWOOD & CO. PURE COIN" incuse
Gallery Label:
This mustard spoon was given to the donor's mother in 1871 by her great-aunt, Elizabeth Beals Partridge.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
39723
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fish knife
Classification:
Date:
1869-1888
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 20.6 x 2.2 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Silver fish knife with a slightly upturned handle with chased scroll work and a spear-shaped reserve engraved, "B" in gothic script; molded joint fitted with a scalloped and curved blade; makers' marks stamped on the blade.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Object Number:
1950.151
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "B" in gothic script
stamped: on the blade: "SHREVE CRUMP & LOW/ STERLING/ PATENT"
Gallery Label:
This butter knife was given to the donor's mother, Marie Antoinette Baker Davis on the occassion of her marriage to Fellows Davis in 1871.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
39722
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoons with upturned fiddle handles, flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls; underside of the handles engraved, "TFL" in script; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Object Number:
INV.14094ab
Marks:
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "TFL" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "MP." in a rectangle, lion passant in a rectangle, bust in an oval, "C" in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
39721
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Set of coffee spoons in case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1862
Medium:
Silver, leather, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Each (spoon): 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (10.8 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Box: 1 x 6 1/8 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 15.6 x 12.7 cm )
Silver Wei
Description:
Twelve silver coffee spoons with upturned medallion handles with molded Classical bust in the centers and ball finials; medallion jointed to stem with foliate joint; stem with foliate medallion in the center; gilt, pointed oval bowl; underside of the handle engraved, "E. R. L." in gothic script; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stem. Rectangular red leather box with a tooled foliate scroll cartouche on the lid; lined with purple silk; makers' mark stamped on the inside of the lid; metal hooks and eyes on one side of the box.
Object Number:
INV.14118a-m
Gallery Label:
This boxed set of coffee spoons reflects the formalization of coffee drinking in the United States during the second half of the 19th century. These coffee spoons, more than an inch smaller than teaspoons from the period and sized for use with small cylindrical porcelain cups, conjure up elaborate luncheons and dinners where hosts displayed their social acumen with their prized possessions. This set was owned by Elizabeth Rhodes Fisher Livingston (1828-1878), whose monogram is engraved on each spoon.
Provenance:
Elizabeth Rhodes Fisher (1828-1878), second wife of Eugene Augustus Livingston (1813-1893); to their son Richard Montgomery Callender Livingston (1861-1945); to his cousin Goodhue Livingston (1867-1951), the donor.
Date Begin:
1862
Date End:
1862
eMuseum Object ID:
39714
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1904
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 12.7 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with view of the U.S. Government Building at the 1904 World's Fair on inside of bowl; city seal of St. Louis and portrait of city's founder on obverse of handle, views of Eads Bridge and Columbus Monument on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.13984
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "U. S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING / WORLD'S FAIR / ST. LOUIS, 1904"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "CITY SEAL / ADOPTED . . . / PIERRE LACLEDE[?] LIGUIST / FOUNDER . . . / ST. LOUIS"
in relief: on reverse of handle: "EADS BRIDGE
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
39700
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
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 "Lakewood NJ" engraved on inside of oval bowl; upturned handle with scrolled edges and pointed tip.
Object Number:
INV.14007
Marks:
engraved: on inside of bowl: "Lakewood / NJ"
in relief: on reverse: "WM. A. ROGERS A1. (R)"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39698
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar tongs
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1770
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 12.4 x 5.7 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver sugar tongs; scissor-form tongs with ovoid, scrolled finger holes; cast scrolls extend to a circular pivot hinge engraved with flowers on one side and the Bedlow family crest and motto on the other, two arms embowed and gloved holding an anchor below, "MY HOPE ON HIGH" in a banner; scrolled arms and shell-form grips; maker's marks stamped on a finger hole.
Credit Line:
Gift of Effie Beekman Borrow
Object Number:
1939.230
Marks:
engraved: on the hinge: "MY HOPE ON HIGH" in a banner
stamped: on a finger hole: "T. I." in a rectangle and a lion passant in a rectangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
39697
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar tongs
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850-1870
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.9 x 6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver bow-form sugar tongs with double-swell fiddle-form arms, flared shoulders and shell grips; engraved on the arch, "H v D" in script; maker's marks stamped on the underside of each arm.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry F. von Drehle
Object Number:
1947.130
Marks:
engraved: on the arch: "H v D" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the arms: "GEO. W. WELSH 244 GREENWICH ST." incuse
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
39696
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar tongs
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 16.2 x 6.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver bow-form sugar tongs with fiddle-form arms and horizontal elliptical grips; maker's hallmarks stamped along underside of one arm.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
1951.303
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of a arm: "I. W. FORBES" in a rectangle, anchor in a rectangle, star in a circle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
39695
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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