Dark Brown Leather, Tan Suede, Stitched Seat. Red, Blue, Green, and Cream Woven Girth. Quilted Padding Underneath. Tulip Motif Painted on Saddle in Red, Green and Brown. Maker's Mark - 'H. Pinkerton, Maker, Lancaster'
Stove Top hat, black with brim turned up greatly on sides, down front and back. Thin black grograin ribbon above brim. Crown tapers in, then out again slightly. Made by Schultz & Brothers, Lancaster, PA.
Oval top empire-style table with side skirt. Skirt has beaded top and bottom. Table divides to accomodate four leaves. Four-sided reeded central pillar with two turned feet underneath and four c-scrolled supports. Solid base with four radial, long legs w
Undocumented stories claim that this table was ordered by William Jenkins in 1828, the year he had the Wheatland mansion built, and that it has conveyed to each subsequent owner with the deed. The table dates from the first quarter of the nineteenth century and might attributed to the Bachman cabinetmakers.
Ink drawing on paper of "The 'Keppele House.' Lancaster. Pa./ N. Queen St. near Centre Square. E.side.' On the walk in front and to the right of the house: "1883." The right of the house: "Muhlenberg's / Drugstore."
There are several tears along the top right edge; also a 1/2" tear at top center and a 7/8" tear at the top right corner that have been mended. Several small black sports appear in the left area of the drawing. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.53
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "LEO" on the end of the handle.
Retailers' mark appears on underside of handle: "ZAHM & JACKSON" with serifs.
Similar style as others in collection, but NOT marked with James Watt's horsehead and chevron pseudo hallmark. Perhaps James Watts, retailed by H. L. Zahm & E. J. Zahm.
Scratches overall. Some dark marks on interior and lip of bowl.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Scratches overall. Has brown stains on rim of bowl.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Scratches overall. Is darkened on handle end and bowl edge.