Silver in the Decorative Arts Collection

Cup
Christopf Christian Küchler for Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1853–1858
Silver
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1980.066

Bears 'TT' monogram. With round body, applied molding & beading, ball & string motif, applied flared foot cartouche with band of palmettes.

Fireman's trumpet
Christopf Kuchler, 1847
Silver
Gift of Mrs. Morris Keil, Jean Keil Sherman, Nanette Keil Shapiro, and Andree Keil Moss in honor of Morris Keil
Louisiana State Museum 1986.104.1

The inscription on the neck of this rare presentation trumpet reads 'Presented to David Bradbury / First Assistant Engineer / of the New Orleans Fire Department / by his Brother Firemen / March 4, 1857'. Incorporated into the design are depictions of a pelican feeding its young, an old hand-pump fire engine, and cotton blossoms and leaves.

Fish Knife
Maurice Scooler, 1848–1849
Silver
Gift of Mrs. Morris Keil, Jean Keil Sherman, Nanette Keil Shapiro, and Andree Keil Moss in honor of Morris Keil
Louisiana State Museum 1997.1.20.9

The knife features elaborate c-scrolls and Tuscan pattern engraving, with a central scene of a fisherman on the blade. Along with Scooler's mark on the back of the handle, an 'MA Scooler' monogram is engraved on the front side. The piece was owned by Scooler and descended in his wife's family.

Fish Knife (detail)
Maurice Scooler, 1848–1849
Silver
Gift of Mrs. Morris Keil, Jean Keil Sherman, Nanette Keil Shapiro, and Andree Keil Moss in honor of Morris Keil
Louisiana State Museum 1997.1.20.9

Flatware
Jean Noel Delarue, 1822
Silver
1978.017.2b-f, .3a-f

Serving tongs, engraved '1874' and '1899'
Hyde & Goodrich, ca. 1850
Silver
Louisiana State Museum 1983.089.01

Tureen
Adolphe Himmel for Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1861–1877
Coin silver
Louisiana State Museum 1986.14

This Rococo Revival style tureen was given by New Orleanian M. Burwin as a wedding present to his son in Boston in 1874, twenty years after its manufacture. Engraved 'To F and M.B.' on front; 'From your Father / M.B. / Dec. 16th 1874.' on back.

Two-handled vase
Dominick & Haff, 1928
Sterling silver
Louisiana State Museum 2003.093.4

This vase was presented to meteorologist Dr. Isaac M. Cline by the citizens of New Orleans in appreciation of his tireless warnings, which saved thousands of lives during the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. Also a major donor of paintings to the Louisiana State Museum, Cline opened an art shop in New Orleans after his retirement.

The text reads: (front) 'Presented to / Dr. Isaac M Cline / by the / Citizens of New Orleans / in Grateful Appreciation / of His Outstanding Service / Resulting in the Preservation / of Life and Property during / the Flood of 1927' (back) 'New Orleans Board of Trade / New Orleans Cotton Exchange / New Orleans Assn of Commerce / New Orleans Steamship Assn'

Baseball trophy
T. Hausmann & Sons, Ltd., New Orleans, 1908
Sterling silver
Louisiana State Museum 12311.27

Engraved 'Sixty-Four Inch Class / Indoor Baseball Championship Trophy / Presented by / the Times-Democrat / to the / Public School Athletic League'. The names of the winning teams from 1908 to 1939 are also engraved on the bat

Dinner fork
Manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, R.I.
Retailed by M. Scooler, New Orleans, ca.1899
Sterling silver
Gift of Mrs. H.P. Breazeale Sr.
Louisiana State Museum 1970.031.3

'Chippendale' pattern

Luncheon fork
M. Scooler, New Orleans, ca.1890
Sterling silver
Gift of Mrs. H.P. Breazeale Sr.
Louisiana State Museum 1970.031.4

Soup spoon
H.P. Buckley, New Orleans, 1853
Silver
Louisiana State Museum 1979.011.1

Bears 'FHAR' monogram

Pair of beakers
Adolf Himmel for Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1853–61
Coin silver
Gift of Ms. Carey Mackie
Louisiana State Museum 1979.021.1a-b

Inscribed 'Badgett.' For other silver bearing the same name includes a pitcher also by Himmel see cat. no. 54, Crescent City Silver, The Historic New Orleans Collection, 1980.

Soup spoon
E.A. Tyler, New Orleans, ca. 1855
Silver
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1979.073.12

Fiddle thread pattern, inscribed 'Juliet'.

Serving spoon
E.A. Tyler, New Orleans, ca. 1855
Silver
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1979.073.04

Fiddle thread pattern

Dessert forks
Patented by John Pohlemus, New York, 1855
Retailed by Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans
Silver
Gift of Mrs. Katherine Denny
Louisiana State Museum 1979.84.1-.6

Oriental pattern, bears 'KJT' monogram.

Olive server
M. Scooler, New Orleans, ca. 1880
Silver
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Bert Turner
Louisiana State Museum 1980.102.2

Dessert spoons
Pierre Casimir Rouyer, New Orleans, ca. 1850
Coin silver
Louisiana State Museum 1980.012.1-.3

Fiddle thread pattern

Crumber
Manufactured by Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, ca. 1855
Silver
Gift of Mr.& Mrs. Bert Turner through the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1980.013.01

Engraved on front 'E. Marcy'. Olive pattern, crumb plate engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers, scalloped, upturned on back and end.

Flatware set
M. Scooler, New Orleans, ca. 1878
Sterling silver
Gift of Mrs. Richard McCarthy
Louisiana State Museum 1980.155.19-.21

Bears 'RJH' monogram

Cup
Adolph Himmel for Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1853–1861
Coin silver
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Bert Turner through the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1980.175

Rococo style, with Alpine and tropical motifs in repoussée vignettes. According to family history, the cup was purchased by New Orleans businessman William Marion Perkins for his newborn son, John A. Perkins.

Commemorative spoon
A.B. Griswold & Co., New Orleans, ca. 1900
Silver
Louisiana State Museum 1980.028.1

Decorated with images of Andrew Jackson statue, Chalmette monument, and 'New Orleans, LA'.

Set of ten spoons (six tablespoons, four dessert spoons)
E.A. Tyler, New Orleans, 1850–1870
Silver
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1980.005.1.1-.6 ; 2. 1-4

Sword/cross and crescent moon on handle underside

Souvenir spoon
Patented by M. Scooler, New Orleans, 1892
Manufactured by William B. Durgin, Concord, N.H.
Sterling silver
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1980.068.14

Decorated with images of a pelican feeding her on a nest, cotton bales, bamboo (or sugar cane), and 'New Orleans, LA.'

Water goblet
Joseph Rafel, New Orleans, 1852–1861
Coin silver
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1981.013 b

Cake basket
Adolph Himmel for Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1853–1861
Coin silver
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Montgomery
Louisiana State Museum 1981.044

On view at the Cabildo. Oval with pedestal base, applied beaded border on foot, hinged handle with four intertwining bands. Rare surviving example of cake basket by Himmel.

Presentation pitcher and six goblets
Christopf Christian Küchler (goblets)
Adolph Himmel (pitcher)
Both manufactured by Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1854
Coin silver
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1981.065.02.1-.7

Inscribed 'Presented / to / Thos. Placide / by the / Fire Department / New Orleans / April 13th / 1854.' Placide was the manager of Placide's Varieties Theater on Gravier St.

Lemonade or water pitcher
Adolf Himmel for Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1861
Coin silver
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1981.065.33

Features engine-turned bandings encircling body, large handle with thumb piece, and acorn finial with hinged lid.

Presentation ewer and tray
Terfloth & Küchler, New Orleans (ewer marked, tray attributed), 1859
Coin silver
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Edwin A. Zelnicker Jr.
Louisiana State Museum 1982.130.1-.2

The ewer is inscribed 'Presented / to / Madame Miriam Haber / by the Ladies of the / Hebrew Benevolent Society / as a token of their appreciation of her devoted / and successful efforts during her administration / of 10 Years as President of thier [sic] Society. / New Orleans May 24th / 1859-5619.' The tray is inscribed 'Miriam' and is unmarked but can be attributed to Terfloth & Küchler.

Cup
Christopf Christian Küchler, New Orleans, 1852–1870
Coin silver
Gift of Mr. Arthur Bergmann in memory of A. Franck Wolf
Louisiana State Museum 1982.008.1

Round body, molded lip with beading, floral band on applied flared foot, repoussée/chased flowers and leaves, cartouche. Inscribed 'Uncle Elias / to / his nephew / I.B.Wolf / March 1, 1858' and 'Jane Ann Bergman / Dec. 25, 1938'. Jane Ann Bergman was the great-granddaughter of Isaac Benjamin (I.B.) Wolf, for whom the cup was purchased.

Sugar tongs
Anthony Rasch, New Orleans, ca. 1825
Coin silver
Gift of Dr. Woodward D. Beacham
Louisiana State Museum 1984.035.5.27

Presentation water pitcher and goblet
Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, R.I., ca. 1859
Coin silver
Louisiana State Museum 1984.061.2-.3

The pitcher is inscribed 'Presented / to / Mrs. P.G. Laidlaw / by / the board of directors of the / Poydras Female Orphan Asylum / as a testimonial of their regard / and high appreciation of her / services while Treasurer of / that Institution / New Orleans May 4th 1859'.

Cups and saucers (12 sets)
Adolph Himmel, New Orleans; Wood & Hughes, New York
Retailed by Hyde & Goodrich
Silver
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1985.1.5.1-.22

Rococo revival style, cups of slightly bombe' circular with ropework base rims, chased with flower sprays and shield, foliate flying scroll. Bears 'M.L.Mc.L.' monogram. All cups marked 'Hyde & Goodrich / H / New Orleans' except one, which is marked 'W&H / Hyde & Goodrich / 900/100'. Only one saucer is marked ('Hyde & Goodrich / H / New Orleans').

Presentation pitcher
A. B. Warden, Philadelphia, 1846
Coin silver
Bequest of Walter S. McIlhenny
Louisiana State Museum 1987.100.11

Inscribed 'Presented to / Gen Zachary Taylor / by the / citizens of Jefferson County, Ky. / Novr. 1846.' This pitcher was ordered shortly after the victories of Palo Alto and Ruseau de la Palma.

Goblet
Unknown manufacturer, ca. 1850
Coin silver, 18'' x 29''
Bequest of Walter S. McIlhenny
Louisiana State Museum 1987.100.14

Inscribed 'LJ' or 'LT', with floral repoussée decoration.

Cup
Adolf Himmel for Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1853–1861
Silver
Gift of Mrs. Sue Turner
Louisiana State Museum 1987.073

Inscribed 'John Hinds', decorated with images of a country landscape with building and a sailboat on a river.

Soup ladle
Manufactured by Whiting Mfg. Co., North Attleboro, Mass.
Retailed by E.A. Tyler, New Orleans, ca. 1875
Sterling silver
Louisiana State Museum 1994.003.03

Indian pattern.

Spoon
Jean-Marie & Jean-Baptiste Lamothe, New Orleans, 1825–1835
Silver
Louisiana State Museum 1997.001.20.7

This spoon comes from the Arnous family of Saint Gabriel and New Orleans and is engraved 'E. Vie Arnous' (Eulalie Virginie Arnous). René Arnous (1796–1864) emigrated from France in the early 1800's. He married Marie Virginie Lesassier (1808–1828) in Saint Gabriel. Their daughter Eulalie Virginie Arnous (1825–1909) was the original recipient of the spoon.

Jean-Marie and Jean-Baptiste Lamothe came from the largest family of silversmiths in early 19th-century New Orleans, which included their father Pierre Lamothe, grandfather Louis Couvertié, and two uncles. After fleeing their home in Saint-Marc, Saint-Domingue, the Lamothes settled in New Orleans by 1810, and the brothers worked together as goldsmiths and engravers on Chartres Street until 1844.

Cup
Anthony Rasch, New Orleans, 1850
Coin silver
Louisiana State Museum 1997.001.24.2

Decorated with a lower border of chased and repoussée sunflowers, inscribed 'Amanda Bonner'.

Chalice
Adolf Himmel for Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1853–1854
Sterling silver
Louisiana State Museum 1997.001.09.4

Waisted bucket-form trophy chalice set upon a tall stepped foot, the body, foot and lip having floral and scroll repoussée. Inscribed 'Dem besten Schutzen / Louisiana Fuseliers / Cor. no. 1 / gewedmet von / Col. Herz Leja / 1854'. The Louisiana Fuseliers were a German military group in New Orleans