Silver serviing spoon with the silver mark for Philadelphia silversmiths Bailey & Kitchen and J.B. engraved on the back of the handle. 136 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
Provenance
Buchanan, James
To Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Lane, John Newton (son of James B. Lane) To Fay, Patty Lane (Daughter of JB Lane)
The silversmiths, Bailey & Kitchen was originally Bailey & Co. The company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867, remaining a special partner until 1889.
Length (cm)
21.59
Length (ft)
0.7083333333
Length (in)
8.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2021-10-15
Object ID
W.1998.001.002
Notes
The silversmiths, Bailey & Kitchen was originally Bailey & Co. The company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867, remaining a special partner until 1889.
Silver dome shaped cover. Silver surface decorated with inscribed floral patterns on both sides of the dome. One one side the floral decor also features the inscribed letters JB.
Provenance
Buchanan, James
To Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Lane, John Newton (nephew)
To Fay, Patty Lane Fay (daughter)
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay (PL Fay daughter) To James Buchanan Foundation
An ornamental branched candlestick resembling a small chandelier. The figure on this girandole is a helmeted Roman soldier in front of a post with three leaf covered branches for holding candles each one enhanced by 12 crystal 2-part prisms.
Provenance
William Jenkins
Sarah Muench
James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland
One of 13 glass wine rinsers. Similar to a finger bowl in shape but with higher sides. Two spouts on opposite sides of the rim are for resting the stem of a wine glass as the wine glass bowl is submerged in the vessel's rinsing water. Bottom third of the bowl has a wide cut diamond pattern on the band, below is a 12-cut facet design.
One of 13 glass wine rinsers. Similar to a finger bowl in shape but with higher sides. Two spouts on opposite sides of the rim are for resting the stem of a wine glass as the wine glass bowl is submerged in the vessel's rinsing water. Bottom third of the bowl has a wide cut diamond pattern on the band, below is a 12-cut facet design.
One of 13 glass wine rinsers. Similar to a finger bowl in shape but with higher sides. Two spouts on opposite sides of the rim are for resting the stem of a wine glass as the wine glass bowl is submerged in the vessel's rinsing water. Bottom third of the bowl has a wide cut diamond pattern on the band, below is a 12-cut facet design.
One of 13 glass wine rinsers. Similar to a finger bowl in shape but with higher sides. Two spouts on opposite sides of the rim are for resting the stem of a wine glass as the wine glass bowl is submerged in the vessel's rinsing water. Bottom third of the bowl has a wide cut diamond pattern on the band, below is a 12-cut facet design.
