Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
Date:
ca. 1761
Object Number:
1954.179a-d
Medium:
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoons (2)
Object Number:
1911.57ab
Date:
1785-1787
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 1/2 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 14 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "JMC" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "TU" in a rectangle, "IV" in a cartouche
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoons with downturned handles with short midribs on the underside, brightcut floral decoration and the engraved initials, "JMC" in script on the front; elliptical bowls with pointed drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine De Peyster
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
