Metals
Jacob Ten Eyck (Maker)
Albany, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1730-1750
Silver
Wrought, Punched, Engraved, Chased
1959.2596
Object Number1959.2596 |
Salt cellar (Trencher salt)
Metals
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Jacob Ten Eyck (Maker)
1705-1793
As per Darling, New York State Silversmiths, pp. 174-175: Jacob Ten Eyck was the son of Koenraet Ten Eyck and Geertje Van Schaick. One of his brothers was Barent Ten Eyck, who may have served as his apprentice. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 03/03/2011)
Albany, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
As per previous cataloguer: Jacob Ten Eyck immigrated to New York City from Netherlands.
1730-1750
1. Mark; Upper surface, center of reserve; "I·E" stamped in an ellipse
2. Inscription; Body, exterior, side; "E / M * M" engraved
3. Inscription; Underside, reserve; "59.2596" incised
Silver
Wrought, Punched, Engraved, Chased
2.402 (H) , 3.661 (Diam) , 4.6209 (Weight)
6.1 (H) , 9.3 (Diam) , 131 (Weight)
Text available soon.
[Book] Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur.
• Published: p. 297, no. 266