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Ovoid bowl with frosted finish to interior. Tapering stem with small gadrooned knop below the pointed, rounded terminal which is stamped with scrolling vines and a dove on a matted ground. Obverse with monogrammed trefoil-topped heart-shaped reserve.

Raphael 6 Spoons, patented 1874, produced late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1957-100-3-a/f

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Rectangular, curved sides and corners, each side slightly cinched at center, featuring raised decoration of clenched hand with lightning bolts radiating from within, inscribed above "American Electrical" and below "22nd Annual Bake, Sept. 13, 1900, Providence, R.I." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

American Electrical Works Bake Matchsafe, ca. 1900
copper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-415

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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Oblong, rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of grinning court jester face in costume, he holds miniature jester head on a stick. Reverse inscribed with monogram J.C.Y. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Jester Face Matchsafe, ca. 1888
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-360

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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Rectangular, with rounded corners, the front decorated with two enameled images of elfin-like "Brownies" characters, each holding a fishing pole. Both with wide eyes, rosy cheeks, protruding bellies and long, skinny legs, the figure on the left, gazing towards the right, wears a yellow cap with green pom-pom, blue shirt, white knickers, brown stockings, pointed black shoes; figure on the right, gazing left towards other character, wears a purple and black pointed cap, green shirt, off-white knickers, blue stockings, pointed brown shoes. Reverse is undecorated. Lid is hinged on right. Recessed striker on bottom.

"Brownies" Characters Matchsafe, 1894
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-55

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Rectangular, with beige and black enameled front resembling the cover of a January issue of Scribner's Magazine. The right long side has incised, vertical lines intended to resemble pages. Reverse is undecorated except for the inscription "W.W. Hallock." Lid hinged on left. Striker of incised hatch marks on bottom.

Sterling 2867

"Scribner's Magazine" Matchsafe, 1891
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-28

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Handle with silver overlay on mother-of -pearl, the silver as chased foliage, flowers and vines. Marked "Gorham Mfg. Co. STERLING" on steel base.

Eraser And Sheath (USA), ca. 1900
silver, mother-of-pearl, chromed steel (-a).
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1957-100-21-a,b

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Oblong, rounded corners and sides, with pronounced concave indentation at bottom, featuring demon's mask, identical on front and reverse; lid with irregular edge deliniated above demon's brow, hinged at side. Striker on bottom in indentation.

Demon Mask Matchsafe, 1884
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1371

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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Oblong, rounded corners and sides, featuring an overall ground of simulated alligator skin, on top of which are superimposed silver coins; front features quarter dollar coin on lower right, with American eagle, inscribed United States of America, smaller coin on lid at upper left with worn image of a seated Lady Liberty, dated 1853 below; reverse features larger coin on lower right with image of a seated Lady Liberty, dated 1877 below, small dime on lid at upper left. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom

Coins on Simulated Alligator Skin Matchsafe, 1888
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-274

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Oval, with upper and lower of left and right sides cinched slightly, featuring raised decoration of a pair of quails and lily flowers, all framed by double band of petal-like ornament. Reverse features rooster and hen among floral decoration. Lid hinged on side. Striker incised on bottom.

Quail and Floral Decoration Matchsafe, ca. 1886
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-43

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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Oblong, curved sides, top and bottom, featuring raised decoration of Native American Indian motifs, central reserve displays feathered headdress, necklace strung with animal's teeth, arrowhead at bottom center, flanked by 2 tomahawks, lid features smaller necklace and other motifs, monogram inscribed on central reserve; reverse features Native American's face in central reserve with identical surrounding decoration. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Native American Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1910
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1395

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Rectangular, with curved corners, top, bottom, and sides, featuring female mask with pendant earrings, long hair tendrils, and butterfly wings framing her face, smaller butterflies above, on lid, and below. Reverse features open reserve with monogram HB, framed by stylized curves and butterflies. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Female Mask and Butterflies Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1304

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Rectangular, curved sides and corners, featuring undulating lines with spiral motif in lower right corner, identical motifs on reverse, spiral is situated on lower left. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Spiral Motif Matchsafe, copyrighted 1888
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1033

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Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, featuring raised relief of devil poking his head and hand through a jagged or torn edged reserve, inscribed "Full of the D" on upper left of lid, just above his head. Reverse features raised relief of hand bursting through small torn edged reserve, clutching three burning matches, also visible is devil's tail bursting through area to the upper-left of hand, interwined around the matches. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Full of the D" Matchsafe, copyrighted 1888
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-693

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Oblong, curved corners, rounded sides, featuring all-over raised decoration of fish, crabs, and other sea life inside a net, reverse identical. Lid hinged on side. Striker in grooved recess on bottom.

Fishnet Matchsafe, 1894
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-151

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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In the shape of a toad, its feet folded up against body, its belly smooth, the back textured with bumps, some green patination in crevices. Hinge attached to top of head. Head (lid) flips backwards, hinge on back. Sides of thighs have hatch marks likely intended to serve as strikers.

Toad Matchsafe, ca. 1890
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-138

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Rectangular, rounded corners, reverse slightly concave, with polychrome enamel and etched decoration, the square central reserve features open circle with monogram, the border of which is punctuated by alternating light blue and red square sections with perforations in center of each, on dark blue enamel ground an etched zig-zag design resembling sunrays radiates outwards from circle, square central reserve bordered on top and bottom by pink-beige strips with etched curly lines at each end, the center of each featuring light blue and yellow semi-circles with sawtoothed etched borders, outermost border comprised of alternating light and dark blue bands punctuated by tear drop motifs in yellow and red enamel, each of which has single perforation at their center; sides and reverse have gold wash on surface. Lid hinged on upper left side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Abstract Sunburst Reserve with Tear Drop Border Matchsafe, ca. 1886
silver gilt, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-48

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Circular body decorated in flowers and other vegetation; squared, textured lid with conical knop.

Teapot (USA), 1881
silver, ivory.
Gift of John V. Rowan, Jr. in memory of Winifred D. Shrubsole (Mrs. Eric N.....
1991-63-1

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Cylindrical body with high, concave neck, open on top. Opening covered by ivory button fastened to wire which goes through the opening. Pivoting on center axis on bottom three radiating feet ending in ivory knobs. Pivoting cover for opening through which pepper corns are put in. Marked Gorham three marks 'G'.

Pepper Mill (USA), 1874
silver, ivory, metal.
Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand.
1953-143-47

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
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Coffee Service (USA)

Coffee Service (USA)
silver, gilding.
1963-77-1-a/d

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sharpener (e): bone handles with silver boar's head terminals.

Sharpener (USA), 1900
horn, silver.
Bequest of Julian Clarence Levi.
1972-5-3-e

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Large, small carving fork (c,d): bone handles with silver boar's head terminals and hinged metal rest on shaft; sharpener.

Carving Fork (USA), 1900
horn, silver.
Bequest of Julian Clarence Levi.
1972-5-3-d

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Large, small carving fork (c,d): bone handles with silver boar's head terminals and hinged metal rest on shaft; sharpener.

Carving Fork (USA), 1900
horn, silver.
Bequest of Julian Clarence Levi.
1972-5-3-c

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Large, small carving knife (a,b): bone handles with silver boar's head terminals.

Carving Knife (USA), 1900
horn, steel, silver.
Bequest of Julian Clarence Levi.
1972-5-3-b

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Large carving knife: bone handles with silver boar's head terminals.

Carving Knife (USA), 1900
horn, steel, silver.
Bequest of Julian Clarence Levi.
1972-5-3-a

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A). Hammered deep bowl, slightly contracting toward top. High repousse scenes of figures at various rural activities, encircled by strap-and-scroll work, and foliated bands. B). A cylindrical inset with two hinged rings, and eight small holes in bottom. Stamped: The Gorham Co.

Bowl And Liner (USA), late 19th century
raised, repoussé, chased silver, silver-plated metal (liner).
Gift of Mrs. Leo Wallerstein.
1959-72-4-a,b

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Rectangular box with maroon velvet on top and sides. Faded maroon plain fabric on underside. Two metal (brass?) security closures at front, two small hinges at back. Inside base lined in shirred blue satin with shaped "backbone" to hold 12 spoons. Inside cover with floral brocade in red and blue, and shirred yellow satin in two rectangles. Rectangular box with maroon velvet on top and sides. Faded maroon plain fabric underside. Two metal (brass?) security closures at front, and two small hinges at back. Inside base lined in shirred blue satin with shaped "backbone" to hold 12 spoons (two lacking in set). Inside case cover with floral brocade in red and blue, and shirred yellow satin in two rectangles.

Box (USA), 1880
velvet, brocade, satin, wood, metal.
Gift of Dona Guimaraes.
1986-113-12

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Oval flat-based basket; upper edges raised and scalloped in series of rippled curvilinear sections decorated with repoussé blossoms and foliage. Strap handle of sinuous outline forming two straps soldered to long ends of basket. Overall hammered "martele" surface. Chased monogram "AMW" on upper center of handle.

Basket (USA), ca. 1905
silver.
1985-108-2

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Square, spade-shaped bowl. Matte gilded obverse and reverse. Bowl with bright-cut engraving of Japanese design: two interlocking semicircular mo- tifs. Stem of square section. Fluted pointed acorn-shaped finial. Stem and finial of plain silver. Square spade-shaped bowl. Matte gilded obverse and reverse. Bowl bright-cut engraved with Japanese design: two interlocking semicirular motifs at upper left corner. Stem of square section. Fluted pointed acorn-shaped finial. Stem and finial of plain silver.

Spoon (USA), 1880
silver, gold (gilt).
Gift of Dona Guimaraes.
1986-113-9

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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Square, spade-shaped bowl. Matte gilded obverse and reverse. Bowl with bright-cut engraving of Japanese design: two interlocking semicircular mo- tifs. Stem of square section. Fluted pointed acorn-shaped finial. Stem and finial of plain silver. Square spade-shaped bowl. Matte gilded obverse and reverse. Bowl bright-cut engraved with Japanese design: two interlocking semicirular motifs at upper left corner. Stem of square section. Fluted pointed acorn-shaped finial. Stem and finial of plain silver.

Spoon (USA), 1880
silver, gold (gilt).
Gift of Dona Guimaraes.
1986-113-8

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Pointed oval bowl, matte gilded obverse and reverse. In bowl, bright-cut engraving ornament of vaguely Japanese inspiration, an articulated chevron. Stem of square section, twisted. Finial of flattened spherical turned but-ton with central bead. Stem and finial of plain silver. Pointed oval bowl. Matte gilded obverse and reverse. In bowl, bright-cut engraving of vaguely Japanese inspiration of an articulated chevron patternStem of square section, twisted to form spiral. Finial of flattened spher-ical turned button with central bead. Stem and finial of plain silver.

Spoon (USA), 1880
silver, gold (gilt).
Gift of Dona Guimaraes.
1986-113-7

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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Pointed oval bowl, matte gilded. Repousse anthemion pattern in bowl. Twisted stem of plain silver. Plain spherical finial. Pionted oval bowl, matte gilded. Respousse anthemion in bowl. Twisted stem of plain silver with plain spherical finial.

Spoon (USA), 1880
silver, gold (gilt).
Gift of Dona Guimaraes.
1986-113-6

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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Pointed oval bowl, matte gilded. Repousse anthemion pattern in bowl. Twisted stem of plain silver. Plain spherical finial. Pionted oval bowl, matte gilded. Respousse anthemion in bowl. Twisted stem of plain silver with plain spherical finial.

Spoon (USA), 1880
silver, gold (gilt).
Gift of Dona Guimaraes.
1986-113-5

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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Oval bowl, plain, gilded and undecorated. Stem of triangular section, flatsection at bottom. Annular joint at bowl. Slipped (cut at angle) end. Stem of plain silver. Plain matte gilded oval bowl, undecorated. Stem of triangular section, with flat section at bottom. annual joining at bowl. Slipped (cut at angle) end. Stem of plain silver.

Spoon (USA), 1880
silver, gold (gilt).
Gift of Dona Guimaraes.
1986-113-4

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Oval bowl, plain, gilded and undecorated. Stem of triangular section, flatsection at bottom. Annular joint at bowl. Slipped (cut at angle) end. Stem of plain silver. Plain matte gilded oval bowl, undecorated. Stem of triangular section, with flat section at bottom. annual joining at bowl. Slipped (cut at angle) end. Stem of plain silver.

Spoon (USA), 1880
silver, gold (gilt).
Gift of Dona Guimaraes.
1986-113-3

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
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Bowl of spoon elongated oval, gilded, with band of fine bright-cut zig-zag engraving at inside lip. Connected to stem of square section, twisted to create spiral. Finial of flattened spherical turned button with central bead. Stem and finial of plain silver. Bowl of spoon of elongated oval shape, gilded, with band of fine zig-zag bright-cut engraving at inside lip of bowl. Stem of square section, twisted one to create spiral. Finial of flattened spherical turned button with central bead. Stem and finial of plain silver.

Spoon (USA), 1880
silver, gold (gilt).
Gift of Dona Guimaraes.
1986-113-2

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.