Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Luce Center
Salt spoons (2)
Object Number:
1952.417ab
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 4 1/4 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "ML" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "R. Shepard" in script in a conforming rectangle
Description:
Pair of silver salt spoons with downturned coffin handles engraved, "ML" in script; scalloped shell bowls; maker's amrks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. H. Philip Schuyler
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
