This series consists of objects maintained by the Trustees and includes silverware and serving pieces used by the University over the years.
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Bowl, undated
Silver colored. Irregular shape.
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Bowls, undated
(2) silver colored bowls. Etched on bottom: (bowl 1) 1570 9 (bowl 2) 1570 10.
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Chalice and Paten in box, 1890s
Chalice engraving: "Floyd Appleton in mem promotionas ad grad Phd et decen ordinat dd, Susana Maria Smalley." Paten engraving: "In memorium Annie V. Mercer Paris, 1897, in pace" and "capella es Pauli Columbia, Columbiae Universitatus, chapel of St. Paul, Columbia." and "Apud te est fons vitae." Chalice: gold with 9 stones. Mark: "Whiting MFG 60, 14 KT." Box: "Whiting Co., Sterling Silver, B'way and 19th St., New York, NY."
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Cup, 1924
Cup is a trophy with separate wooden base. (Side 1) Engraved: "William A. Meikleham, 1891, Referee of Harvard-Yale Boat Races, 1924." (Side 2) Engraved: "From his friends Yale and Harvard Rowing Men." (Side 1) Shield: open book with Hebrew writing surrounded by "Lux et veritas" and "Sigill Coll Yalen Nov Port Nov Angl." (Side 2) Shield: VE RI TAS surrounded by "Christo et Ecclesiae" and "Sigillum Academiae Harvardinae in Nov Ang"
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Coffee Pot, undated
Engraved: "JCS"; Pot is scalloped. Hinged top with flower. Handle has rings of ivory/bone at top and bottom. Mark: "Ballblack and Co., 950/1000, Ballblack and Co., G&B"
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Creamer, undated
Silver. Engraved: "SAL 1863" on side. Ribbed waves on handles. Mark: "Tiffany and Co., 788, Quality, 925-1000, 8844" and etched on bottom, "371."
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Epergne, undated
Base only with chain and hinge. No hallmark visible.
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Epergne, 1758
Epergne engraved: "This King's College Epergne was made in London in 1758 by William Cripps." Epergne has four hallmarks. Footed support is ornate with no visible hallmark.
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Jug, undated
silver lidded with two handles. Mark: "Tiffany and Co. 788 Quality 925-1000 M 8844" and "FAS 1863."
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Plates for candles, undated
Silver. (4) plates and (4) candles. (2) hallmarks visible on plates.
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Silverware: 12 table knives, 1800s
Design: arm holding scimitar. Mark: "Paris." White box: "Robert H. Elias Jeweler, Jewelry, Silverware and Diamonds, 9 Maiden Lane, New York."
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Silverware: 36 forks and spoons, 1800s
(12) big forks, (12) little forks, and (12) spoons. Design: mailed arm, bent at elbow, holding a dagger. Mark: "M Tiffany & Co., Sterling, Pat. 1870"
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Table Cloths, undated
Label: "Box of cloths. Belong to Columbia Ladies' tea organization."
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Tea pot, 1861
Engraved: "John C. Smith, presented by Green Woods Co., 1861." Hinged handle on top with rings of ivory/bone at both ends. Scalloped bottom/pot. Hinged top with flower. Mark: "Ballblack and Co., 950/1000, EG&B"
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Tea pot, undated
Silver with beadwork on spout and ribbed waves on handle. Mark: "Tiffany and Co., 788 English Sterling 923-1000 8 844 550 Broadway
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Tray, undated
Silver with filigree edge in high relief. Front: shield with lion rampant and 3 sheaves of wheat. Back: 5 hallmarks