RevolutionCrossroads/si_us_revolutionary_era_collections huggingface dataset:
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1800-1810
place made: Germany: Bremen, Bremen
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 23.2 cm x 4.7 cm; 9 1/8 in x 1 7/8 in
overall: 3/4 in x 9 1/4 in x 1 7/8 in; 1.905 cm x 23.495 cm x 4.7625 cm
Credit line: Templin Gift
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1800-1820
place made: United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 15.7 cm x 2.9 cm; 6 3/16 in x 1 1/8 in
overall: 5/8 in x 6 1/4 in x 1 1/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 15.875 cm x 2.8575 cm
Credit line: Gift of Miss Louise S. Codwise
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1800-1820
place made: United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 15.9 cm x 2.9 cm; 6 1/4 in x 1 1/8 in
overall: 3/4 in x 6 1/4 in x 1 1/8 in; 1.905 cm x 15.875 cm x 2.8575 cm
Credit line: Gift of Miss Louise S. Codwise
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1800-1820
place made: United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 15.9 cm x 2.8 cm; 6 1/4 in x 1 1/8 in
overall: 5/8 in x 6 1/4 in x 1 1/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 15.875 cm x 2.8575 cm
Credit line: Gift of Miss Louise S. Codwise
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1800-1820
place made: United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 15.7 cm x 2.8 cm; 6 3/16 in x 1 1/8 in
overall: 5/8 in x 6 1/4 in x 1 1/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 15.875 cm x 2.8575 cm
Credit line: Gift of Miss Louise S. Codwise
Spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1800 - 1825
place made: United States: United States, Northeastern
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 9 1/2 in x 1 13/16 in; 24.13 cm x 4.572 cm
overall: 1 in x 9 1/2 in x 1 7/8 in; 2.54 cm x 24.13 cm x 4.7625 cm
Credit line: Gift of Daughters of Mrs. Alice Pike Barney
Topics: Furnishings
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: late 18th century
place made: United Kingdom: England
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 12.5 cm x 2.7 cm; 4 15/16 in x 1 1/16 in
overall: 1/2 in x 4 7/8 in x 1 in; 1.27 cm x 12.3825 cm x 2.54 cm
Credit line: Gift of Elizabeth G. Randolph Calvert and Cornelia P. Randolph
Topics: American Revolution (1775-1783)
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1795 - 1796
place made: United Kingdom: England, London
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 10.4 cm x 2.2 cm; 4 1/8 in x 7/8 in
overall: 1/4 in x 4 1/8 in x 7/8 in; .635 cm x 10.4775 cm x 2.2225 cm
Credit line: Roger Pryor Templin
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1795 - 1796
place made: United Kingdom: England, London
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 4 in x 7/8 in; 10.16 cm x 2.2098 cm
overall: 3/8 in x 4 in x 7/8 in; .9525 cm x 10.16 cm x 2.2225 cm
Credit line: Roger Pryor Templin
Spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1775 - 1785
place made: United States
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 12 cm x 2.8 cm; 4 3/4 in x 1 1/8 in
overall: 3/8 in x 4 3/4 in x 1 1/8 in; .9525 cm x 12.065 cm x 2.8575 cm
Credit line: Estate of Cassie Mason Myers Julian-James
Topics: Furnishings
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1771-1772
date engraved: c. 1792
engraver: Revere, Paul
place engraved: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
place used: United States: Massachusetts, Wrentham
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 20.7 cm x 3.9 cm; 8 1/8 in x 1 9/16 in
overall: 1 in x 8 1/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 2.54 cm x 20.6375 cm x 4.1275 cm
Credit line: Gift of Miss Anna Cornette Brastow
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: c. 1795
place made: United States: Massachusetts
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 5 1/2 in x in; 13.97 cm x 2.4892 cm
overall: 5/8 in x 5 1/2 in x 1 in; 1.5875 cm x 13.97 cm x 2.54 cm
Credit line: Gift of Miss Anna Cornette Brastow
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1770-1800
place made: United Kingdom: England
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 5.3 cm x 1 cm; 2 1/16 in x 3/8 in
overall: 1/8 in x 2 1/8 in x 3/8 in; .3175 cm x 5.3975 cm x .9525 cm
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Laura Welsh Casey
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1770-1800
place made: United Kingdom: England
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 5.4 cm x 1 cm; 2 1/8 in x 3/8 in
overall: 1/8 in x 2 1/8 in x 3/8 in; .3175 cm x 5.3975 cm x .9525 cm
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Laura Welsh Casey
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: ca 1804
place made: United States: Massachusetts
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 5 1/2 in x in; 13.97 cm x 2.4892 cm
overall: 1/2 in x 5 5/8 in x 1 in; 1.27 cm x 14.2875 cm x 2.54 cm
Credit line: Henry C. Ottiwell
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: ca 1804
place made: United States: Massachusetts
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 14.4 cm x 2.5 cm; 5 11/16 in x in
overall: 1/2 in x 5 3/4 in x 1 in; 1.27 cm x 14.605 cm x 2.54 cm
Credit line: Henry Ottiwell
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1770 - 1790
place made: United States: Massachusetts
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 13 cm x 2.3 cm; 5 1/8 in x 7/8 in
overall: 1/2 in x 5 1/8 in x 1/8 in; 1.27 cm x 13.0175 cm x .3175 cm
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Pope Meigs, Jr.
Teaspoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1800 - 1825
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 12.5 cm x 2.6 cm; 4 15/16 in x 1 in
overall: 1/2 in x 5 7/8 in x 1 in; 1.27 cm x 14.9225 cm x 2.54 cm
Credit line: Mrs. Alice James Pope
Topics: Tea Drinking
Beverages
Furnishings
Food
Teaspoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1785 - 1805
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 12.2 cm x 2.2 cm; 4 13/16 in x 7/8 in
overall: 3/8 in x 4 3/4 in x 7/8 in; .9525 cm x 12.065 cm x 2.2225 cm
Credit line: Mrs. Alice James Pope
Topics: Tea Drinking
Coffee Drinking
Beverages
Furnishings
Teaspoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1785 - 1805
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 12.1 cm x 2.2 cm; 4 3/4 in x 7/8 in
overall: 3/8 in x 4 7/8 in x 7/8 in; .9525 cm x 12.3825 cm x 2.2225 cm
Credit line: Mrs. Alice James Pope
Topics: Tea Drinking
Coffee Drinking
Beverages
Furnishings
Teaspoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1785 - 1805
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 12.3 cm x 2.2 cm; 4 13/16 in x 7/8 in
overall: 3/8 in x 4 3/4 in x 7/8 in; .9525 cm x 12.065 cm x 2.2225 cm
Credit line: Mrs. Alice James Pope
Topics: Tea Drinking
Coffee Drinking
Beverages
Furnishings
Teaspoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1785 - 1805
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 12.2 cm x 2.2 cm; 4 13/16 in x 7/8 in
overall: 3/8 in x 4 7/8 in x 7/8 in; .9525 cm x 12.3825 cm x 2.2225 cm
Credit line: Mrs. Alice James Pope
Topics: Tea Drinking
Coffee Drinking
Beverages
Furnishings
Teaspoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1785 - 1805
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 12.1 cm x 2.2 cm; 4 3/4 in x 7/8 in
overall: 3/8 in x 4 3/4 in x 7/8 in; .9525 cm x 12.065 cm x 2.2225 cm
Credit line: Mrs. Alice James Pope
Topics: Tea Drinking
Coffee Drinking
Beverages
Furnishings
Fork
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: fork
date made: 1760 - 1800
place made: United Kingdom: England
place acquired; place used: United States: Massachusetts, Cape Cod
Physical Description: steel (tines material)
ivory (handle material)
silver (mounts material)
Measurements: overall: 18.3 cm x 2 cm; 7 3/16 in x 13/16 in
overall: 1/2 in x 7 3/8 in x 3/4 in; 1.27 cm x 18.7325 cm x 1.905 cm
Credit line: Clarke Bayley
Fork
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: fork
date made: 1760 - 1800
place made: United Kingdom: England
place acquired; place used: United States: Massachusetts, Cape Cod
Physical Description: steel (tines material)
ivory (handle material)
silver (mounts material)
Measurements: overall: 18.6 cm x 1.9 cm; 7 5/16 in x 3/4 in
overall: 1/2 in x 7 3/8 in x 3/4 in; 1.27 cm x 18.7325 cm x 1.905 cm
Knife
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: knife
date made: 1760 - 1800
place made: United Kingdom: England
place acquired; place used: United States: Massachusetts, Cape Cod
Physical Description: steel (blade material)
ivory (handle material)
silver (mounts material)
Measurements: overall: 8 1/2 in x 7/8 in; 21.59 cm x 2.2098 cm
overall: 5/8 in x 8 1/2 in x 7/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 21.59 cm x 2.2225 cm
Credit line: Clarke Bayley
Knife
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: knife
date made: 1760 - 1800
place made: United Kingdom: England
place acquired; place used: United States: Massachusetts, Cape Cod
Physical Description: steel (blade material)
ivory (handle material)
silver (mounts material)
Measurements: overall: 21.4 cm x 2.1 cm; 8 7/16 in x 13/16 in
overall: 5/8 in x 8 3/8 in x 7/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 21.2725 cm x 2.2225 cm
Credit line: Clarke Bayley
Snuff Grater
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: grater
date made: 18th century
place made: France
Physical Description: silver plate (overall material)
steel (rasp material)
Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 6 1/4 in x 2 1/8 in; .9525 cm x 15.875 cm x 5.3975 cm
Credit line: Bequest of Miss Elizabeth S. Stevens
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Oblong grater with two rounded ends, incurved sides, and a double-lidded, flat top hinged off-center; the longer and larger lid is engraved with a four-lobed flower or rose flanked by two flaming hearts beneath banner "CE SONT LES AMOUR QUI FONT NOS BAUS(?) JOUR" and opens to a zig-zag pierced rasp, while the smaller lid has a five-lobed flower or rose and opens to an empty compartment for shavings. One-piece bottom has angled sides and a flat well. No marks.
Silver and Ivory Snuff Box
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: box, snuff
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: metal, silver (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 in x 3 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in; 2.54 cm x 9.2075 cm x 6.6675 cm
Love Token
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: medallion
flatware
date made: 1807
place made: United States
place found: United States: New Hampshire
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 2.5 cm; x in
overall: 1/32 in x 1 in; .07938 cm x 2.54 cm
Topics: Furnishings
sipper
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: sipper
flatware
date made: 1793-1818
place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Associated Place: United Kingdom: England
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 5 in x 1 5/8 in; 12.7 cm x 4.064 cm
overall: 5/8 in x 5 in x 1 1/2 in; 1.5875 cm x 12.7 cm x 3.81 cm
Credit line: Gift of Richard H. Howland, Jr.
tongs
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tongs
flatware
tongs
date made: 1796-1806
place made: United States: District of Columbia, Georgetown
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 17.4 cm x 6.9 cm; 6 7/8 in x 2 11/16 in
overall: 7/8 in x 7 in x 2 3/4 in; 2.2225 cm x 17.78 cm x 6.985 cm
Credit line: Templin Gift
tongs
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tongs
flatware
tongs
date made: 1798
place made: United Kingdom: England, London
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 5 1/2 in x 2 13/16 in; 13.97 cm x 7.112 cm
overall: 5/8 in x 5 11/16 in x 2 1/2 in; 1.5875 cm x 14.4145 cm x 6.35 cm
Credit line: Templin Gift
Sugar Tongs
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tongs
flatware
tongs
date made: early 19th century
1795 - 1815
place made: United States
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 14.2 cm x 4.2 cm; 5 9/16 in x 1 5/8 in
overall: 5/8 in x 5 3/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 14.605 cm x 4.1275 cm
Topics: Tea Drinking
Coffee Drinking
Beverages
Furnishings
Sugar
Sugar Tongs
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tongs
flatware
tongs
date made: 1800 - 1825
place made: United States
Europe
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 6 in x 1 1/2 in; 15.24 cm x 3.81 cm
overall: 3/4 in x 6 in x 1 3/8 in; 1.905 cm x 15.24 cm x 3.4925 cm
Topics: Tea Drinking
Coffee Drinking
Beverages
Furnishings
Sugar
Sugar Tongs
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tongs
flatware
tongs
date made: 1800 - 1850
place made: United States
Europe
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 15.7 cm x 4.5 cm; 6 3/16 in x 1 3/4 in
overall: 7/8 in x 6 1/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 15.5575 cm x 4.7625 cm
Topics: Tea Drinking
Coffee Drinking
Beverages
Furnishings
Sugar
Firesteel
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: firesteel
Fire-Steel; Fire Making Apparatus
date made: 1770 - 1820
place made: United Kingdom: England
United States
Physical Description: iron, wrought (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1/8 in x 3 1/8 in x 1 3/4 in; .3175 cm x 7.9375 cm x 4.445 cm
dress
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Dress
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: white (overall color)
Topics: Dolls
Sugar Bowl
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bowl, sugar
date made: 1810 - 1815
place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 8 1/2 in x 7 7/8 in x 3 3/4 in; 21.59 cm x 20.0025 cm x 9.525 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Two-handled, covered bowl with a 12-lobed, raised rectangular urn-shape body on a flared and cyma-curved, rectangular pedestal base that is engraved on one side "Lottie E. Mersereau. / From N. A." Applied gadrooning at rim and die-rolled bands of an undulating vine of grape leaves and clusters alternating with oak leaves and acorns around upper body and foot. Scrolled-end, segmented angular strap handles. Four-paneled, flared and cyma-curved, rectangular cover is topped by a cast urn finial. Underside of base is struck "WILLIAMSON" in raised serif letters in a rectangle and incised "19 4". Three circular punches to left of centerpunch on underside of body.
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: 1780 - 1795
DELETE
maker: Revere, Paul
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: tablespoon: 21.4 cm x 4400 cm; 8 7/16 in x 1732 5/16 in
overall: 7/8 in x 8 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 2.2225 cm x 21.9075 cm x 4.445 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Snuffers
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Snuffers and Tray
date made: ca 1795
place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
United States: South Carolina, Charleston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: candle snuffer: 17 cm x 5.7 cm; 6 11/16 in x 2 1/4 in
overall: 1 3/8 in x 6 5/8 in x 2 1/4 in; 3.4925 cm x 16.8275 cm x 5.715 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Scissor-type snuffers on three ball feet. Opposed, broken C-scroll handles with equal-size oval finger loops are joined by a bullseye pivot; spear-point lower blade has an attached clipped-corner rectangular box engraved "DH" in flecked script on top, while upper blade has a conforming vertical tab that fits inside box. Struck once inside box "CARREL" in raised roman letters in a rectangle. Part of snuffers and tray, DL*383487-DL*383488.
Teapot
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: teapot
date made: 1790 - 1820
place made: United States: Maryland, Baltimore
Physical Description: silver (body, lid material)
wood (handle material)
Measurements: overall: 7 7/8 in x 11 5/8 in x 4 in; 20.0025 cm x 29.5275 cm x 10.16 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Seamed oval teapot with incurved shoulder, slightly bulging sides and a raised, domed and flared, hinged lid topped by a cast pinecone or artichoke knop. Double-reed molding at rim; otherwise plain. Spurred, D- or ear-shaped handle is secured into cylindrical sockets with two pins. Straight, tapered spout, oval in section; body perforated at spout. Applied bottom with narrow flat gutter is struck twice near center "G•A" in raised serif letters in a rectangle and incised "18 oz".
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
date made: ca 1795
place made: United States: Rhode Island, Providence
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: spoon: 22 cm x 47 cm; 8 11/16 in x 18 1/2 in
overall: 3/4 in x 8 7/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 1.905 cm x 22.5425 cm x 4.7625 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Snuffers Tray
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Snuffers and Tray
date made: ca 1795
place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
United States: South Carolina, Charleston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: tray, snuffer: 22.1 cm x 8.9 cm; 8 11/16 in x 3 1/2 in
overall: 7/8 in x 8 7/8 in x 3 1/2 in; 2.2225 cm x 22.5425 cm x 8.89 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Canted-corner rectangular flat tray with flared sides, slightly higher at short ends, edged by applied reeding at inside of rim; no foot. Engraved "DH" in flecked script at center of well. Underside struck once "CARREL" in raised roman letters in a rectangle. Part of snuffers and tray, DL*383487-DL*383488.
Creamer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: creamer
date made: ca 1795
place made: United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in x 3 in; 19.05 cm x 12.065 cm x 7.62 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Raised circular urn-shape cream pitcher with high-loop, tapered strap handle on a flared or trumpet-shaped pedestal atop a flat square base with applied sides. Front of body is engraved "RM" in conjoined foliate script. Applied beading at deeply curved rim with pouring lip and bottom of pedestal. Underside of flat base is struck in one corner "BAYLEY" in raised roman letters a stepped rectangle. Centerpunch visible.
Creamer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: creamer
date made: 1800 - 1815
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Newburyport
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 4 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in x 2 1/2 in; 11.43 cm x 12.065 cm x 6.35 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Seamed oval cream pitcher engraved "SC" in conjoined foliate script on its slightly bulging sides. Deep cyma-curved rim with wide pouring lip has quadruple-reeded molding applied on exterior. High, thin, bracket-top handle extends from rim to base; its upper portion has five reeds, tiered towards center. Applied flat bottom is struck incuse "MOULTON" and incised "#quoqr(?)" and "$15.(?)". Creamer and sugar bowl DL*383550-383551 are from the same service.
Creamer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: creamer
date made: ca 1789
place made: United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 1/4 in x 5 1/4 in x 3 1/8 in; 18.415 cm x 13.335 cm x 7.9375 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Raised circular urn-shape cream pitcher with high-loop, tapered strap handle on a flared or trumpet-shape pedestal atop a flat square base with applied sides. Front of body is engraved with a pointed shield from which spring wrigglework scrolls holding pendant swags of drapery and bright-cut leafy garlands; two crossed branches below. Applied beading at curved rim with wide pouring lip. Front side of base is struck "I•V" in raised roman letters in a wide shield, flanked by pseudo hallmarks of an eagle-in-tree motif and the letter "P", both in scalloped-top squares. Pedestal underside is scratched "oz / 7 10". No centerpunch.
Pap Boat
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: pap boat
date made: 1800-1825
place made: United States: South Carolina, Charleston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 4 7/8 in; 3.175 cm x 6.985 cm x 12.3825 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Plain, raised, small handleless and rimless elongated bowl with wide, curved, U-shaped spout and slight peak at back edge; flat bottom, no foot ring. Bottom underside struck once "N.VERNON." in raised roman letters in a sawtooth rectangle.
Maker is Nathaniel Vernon (1777-1843) of Charleston, SC; working after 1802 (appears in Charleston directories as Vernon & Co. and N. Vernon & Co.).
Sugar Bowl
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bowl, sugar
date made: 1800 - 1815
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Newburyport
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 4 5/8 in x 7 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in; 11.7475 cm x 19.05 cm x 9.525 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Two-handled, open, seamed oval sugar bowl engraved "SC" in conjoined foliate script on its bulging sides. Quadruple-reeded molding at concave-sided rim ends in points below the high, thin, bracket-top handles which extend from rim to base, their upper portion has five reeds, tiered towards center, while plain lower half rises to sprig at middle. Inset flat bottom is struck "MOULTON" incuse serif letters, which has been overstruck with an illegible name; "809" and "19oz 5g" are incised nearby. Creamer and sugar bowl DL*383550-DL*383551 are from the same service.
tongs
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tongs
flatware
date made: 1790-1810
place made: United States: New York, New York
Physical Description: metal, silver (overall material)
Measurements: tongs, sugar: 16 cm x 6000 cm; 6 5/16 in x 2362 3/16 in
overall: 7/8 in x 2 1/2 in x 6 3/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 6.35 cm x 16.1925 cm
Credit line: Estate of Arthur Michael