Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
ca. 1837
1953.197
Wood
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Waiter
Object name
Waiter
Date
ca. 1761
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. ( 3.2 x 23.8 cm )
Silver Weight: 16 oz (troy) 7 dwt (509 g)
Description
Silver salver; raised, circular dish with applied, cast scrolled edge and an applied, cast scroll and shell rim; three cast scroll feet applied to the base; engraved in the center, "A B" in gothic script beneath a helmet surmounted by two wings addorsed, the Beekman family crest; engraved on the base, "A * P" in block letters and "L/ D A" in block letters; maker's mark stamped twice on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of the Pintard Fellows
Object Number
1976.66
Marks
engraved: in the center: "A B" in gothic script beneath a helmet surmounted by two wings addorsed, the Beekman family crest
engraved: on the base, "A * P" in block letters and "L/ D A" in block letters
stamped: on the base: twice, "OPDP" in roman letters in rectangles
Gallery Label
This salver originally belonged to Anneke Provost (b. 1724), whose initials "AP" are engraved on the base. Anneke was baptized March 11, 1724. She was the daughter of William and Aefje (Van Exveen) Provost. William was a prominent merchant and a member of His Majesty's Council in New York. Anneke married Dirck Lefferts on April 29, 1761, at which time his initials were probably added. Her granddaughter Anna Beekman inherited the salver, whose initials and family crest are engraved in the center.
Provenance
Made for Anneke Provost (b. 1724), who married Dirck Lefferts (1719- 1799); to his daughter Sarah Lefferts (b. 1756), who married James J. Beekman (1744-1796); to their daughter Anna Beekman (b. 1784), who married John Finlay; descent uncertain; purchased from Parke-Bernet, New York, Americana sale, November 19, 1976, lot 603.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
