Pitchers (pair)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1849
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 5/8 × 8 5/8 × 6 1/2 in. (39.7 × 21.9 × 16.5 cm)
Description:
One of a pair of wrought and cast silver presentation pitchers; globular bodies with narrow necks flaring to high, narrow pouring lips, low on the sides and scrolled up in the back; molded band applied around the rim; repoussé chased grape leaves, vines and bunches on a stippled ground around the body outlined by scrolls; cartouches on opposite sides of each body engraved, "AW" in foliate script, left of the handles, "January 1, 1849" in script, right of the handles; foliate bands repoussé chased below the rims; fluted pedestals with applied foliate bands on a circular, stepped bases with applied trefoil footring; cast scroll handles with acanthus grips and grape leaf joints; makers marks stamped on the bases.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Kate Warner
Object Number:
1914.13b
Marks:
Inscriptions: engraved in cartouches on opposite sides of each body: "AW" in foliate script, left of the handles, "January 1, 1849" in script, right of the handles
Retailer's mark: stamped in relief at center of bottom: "BALL, TOMPKINS & BLACK" in rectan
Gallery Label:
This salver and matching pair of pitchers were presented by the American Art Union to committee member Andrew Warner (father of the donor) on January 1, 1849. The organization was established in New York in 1842 to promote art patronage.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1849
eMuseum Object ID:
39525
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1864
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 22.2 cm )
Description:
Wrought silver standing presentation bowl; deep, circular, bowl-shaped body repoussé chased all over with an alternating flower and leaf design; flared, scalloped rim with engraved foliated design on the inside and an applied feathered rim; center of bowl engraved, "PRESENTED/ to/ Jas. P. Fagan, Esqe. Supt./ by the Officers of the/ State Emigrant Refuge/ and Hospital, Wards Island, N.Y./ as a testimonial of their respect. New Years Day 1865." in script; seated on a scalloped, circular pedestal with a beaded knop and all over repoussé chased foliate designs; feathered footring; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.39
Marks:
engraved: front center: "PRESENTED/ to/ Jas. P. Fagan, Esqe. Supt./ by the Officers of the/ State Emigrant Refuge/ and Hospital, Wards Island, N.Y./ as a testimonial of thier respect. New Years Day 1865." in script
stamped: on the base: "TIFFANY & CO/ 65
Gallery Label:
Presented to James P. Fagan, Superintendent of the State Emigrant Refuge and Hospital on Wards Island, as a testimonial of respect by his colleagues.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
39521
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoon and fork
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840-1860
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Part (spoon): 8 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. (21.6 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm)
Part (fork): 7 1/2 x 1 x 5/8 in. (19.1 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
silver tablespoon and fork with upturned threaded pointed end handles with trefoil decoration and geometric engraving; engraved on the undersides of the handles, "JP CAF" in script; four tines on the fork; pointed oval bowl on the spoon; both with trefoil scroll decoration on the backs of the bowls; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stems.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.51b, e
Marks:
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "JP CAF" in script
stamped: on the underside of the stems: "H.SALSISBURY & CO"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
39519
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon
Classification:
Date:
1716 - 1730
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a slightly upturned oval handle with a full midrib and an elliptical bowl with a rat-tail drop; underside of the handle engraved, "GE" in block letters; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1971.31
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "GE" in block letters
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1730
eMuseum Object ID:
39510
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 22.5 x 4.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
silver tablespoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a short splayed midrib on the underside and the engraved initials, "JED" in script; flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl with shell decoration; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Josephine Griswold
Object Number:
1941.338
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "JED" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "W. S. PELLETREAU." in roman letters in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
This spoon was purchased from William Smith Pelletreau by Dr. Joseph Doane (1801-1847) of Riverhead, LI.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
39504
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablespoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
1832-1834
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 22.5 x 4.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Two silver tablespoons with downturned fiddle handles with short splayed midribs on the underside and the engraved initials, "MLD" in bright-cut script; flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alfred M. F. Kiddle
Object Number:
1940.457ab
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "MLD" in bright cut script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "A. RODGERS JR & CO" in roman letters
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1834
eMuseum Object ID:
39501
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Water pitcher
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1851
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 31.8 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Wrought and cast silver water pitcher; pear-shaped body with an applied, molded footring around the flat base; high narrow neck with a narrow pouring lip, high on the sides and low at the front and back; applied, molded band around the rim; hinged, domed lid conforms to the shaped of the rim; cast twisted finial applied to the top of the dome; cast loop handle, split around the hinge with a bearded mask grip; engraved in a cartouche on the front, "Presented/ to/ Abraham Van Nest Esq./ by/ THE GREENWICH SAVINGS BANK/ as a/ Token of the high esteem/ entertained for his character/ and valuable services/ as their/ President./ Jan. 1851." in script; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of George Van Nest Baldwin, Jr.
Object Number:
1934.40ab
Marks:
engraved: in a cartouche on the front: "Presented/ to/ Abraham Van Nest Esq./ by/ THE GREENWICH SAVINGS BANK/ as a/ Token of the high esteem/ entertained for his character/ and valuable services/ as their/ President./ Jan. 1851." in script
stamped: on th
Gallery Label:
This pitcher was originally presented a part of a pair by the employees of the Greenwich Savings Bank to their president, Abraham Van Nest (1777-1864) as a token of esteem. Nevertheless, in 1934, George Van Nest Baldwin, Jr., one of Abraham Van Nest's great-grandson's, presented this one to the N-YHS. The other pitcher was donated to the N-YHS seven years later by Sarah H. Van Nest, a great-grandaughter.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1851
eMuseum Object ID:
39486
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Water pitcher
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1851
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 31.8 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Wrought and cast silver water pitcher; pear-shaped body with an applied, molded footring around the flat base; high narrow neck with a narrow pouring lip, high on the sides and low at the front and back; applied, molded band around the rim; hinged, domed lid conforms to the shaped of the rim; cast twisted finial applied to the top of the dome; cast loop handle, split around the hing with a bearded mask grip; engraved in a cartouche on the front, "Presented/ to/ Abraham Van Nest Esq./ by/ THE GREENWICH SAVINGS BANK/ as a/ Token of the high esteem/ entertained for his character/ and valuable services/ as their/ President./ Jan. 1851." in script; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Sarah H. Van Nest
Object Number:
1941.397
Marks:
engraved: in a cartouche on the front: "Presented/ to/ Abraham Van Nest Esq./ by/ THE GREENWICH SAVINGS BANK/ as a/ Token of the high esteem/ entertained for his character/ and valuable services/ as their/ President./ Jan. 1851." in script
stamped: on th
Gallery Label:
This pitcher was originally presented as part of a pair by the employees of the Greenwich Savings Bank to their president, Abraham Van Nest (1777-1864) as a token of esteem. In 1941, Sarah H. Van Nest, a great-grandaughter, presented this one to the N-YHS. George Van Nest Baldwin, Jr., one of Abraham Van Nest's great-grandson's, presented the companion piece to the N-YHS seven years earlier.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1851
eMuseum Object ID:
39484
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ewer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 38.7 x 23.5 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver presentation ewer; urn-shaped body on a circular splayed foot with a molded pedestal and footring; stepped joint attaches the high, narrow neck with a low, flaring pouring lip and rim; molded band applied around the rim; all over engraved foliate scroll decoration on the body, neck and foot; cartouche in the fron center with the inscription, "PRESENTED TO/ Charles Augustus Schermerhorn/ BY THE/ SAINT NICHOLAS SOCIETY/ OF THE/ CITY OF NEW YORK/ IN REMBERANCE OF HIS LONG AND FAITHFUL/ SERVICES AS AN OFFICER OF THE SOCIETY/ 1. DECEMBER 1911"engraved in block letters and gothic script; cast, loop handle applied to the back of the rim and the body; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Object Number:
1969.33
Marks:
engraved: on the front center: "PRESENTED TO/ Charles Augustus Schermerhorn/ BY THE/ SAINT NICHOLAS SOCIETY/ OF THE/ CITY OF NEW YORK/ IN REMBERANCE OF HIS LONG AND FAITHFUL/ SERVICES AS AN OFFICER OF THE SOCIETY/ 1. DECEMBER 1911"engraved in block letter
Gallery Label:
This ewer was presented to Charles Augustus Schermerhorn (b. 1839), the father of the donor, by the Saint Nicholas Society on his retirement as President of the organization. The Society was established in 1835 by Washington Irving, to promote the preservation of the memory of the first Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam. The name was chosen to commemorate Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of the Dutch. Its members met for an annual ceremonial banquet each December.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
39483
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 1/2 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 14 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoons with downturned pointed silver handles with bright-cut decoration and the engraving, "JEB" in script; oval pointed bowls with foliate scroll decoration and broad drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Object Number:
1950.156ab
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "JEB" in script
stamped: on the underside of the stem: "S*E" in a rectangle
Gallery Label:
These teaspoons were given to the donor's mother in 1871 by her great-aunt, Elizabeth Beals Partridge.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
39481
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