Cast iron muffin pan comprised of two rows of six molds, in the shape of small half-cylinders. Two small handles, one on each of the shorter sides, one with a circular hanging hole and one cast with the manufacturer’s name, debossed: “GRISWOLD”; the underside is also cast, debossed: “NO 11/GRISWOLD ERIE PA.,/U.S.A.,/950/A”; white paint or residue spot on one side.
Maker is the Griswold Manufacturing Company, founded in 1865 by Matthew Griswold and Samuel Seldon in Erie, Pennsylvania. The company was considered a pioneer in the cast iron cookware industry for its “extra finish iron hollow ware” and choice not to use prison labor for its manufacture. In 1955 McGraw Edison Incorporated acquired the company, and two years later sold Griswold to the Randall Company of Cincinnati. The company would eventually become a part of the General Housewares Corporation.
Die-cast Monopoly token or game piece in the form of a men's unlaced, plain-toe work shoe or boot with lug sole and pull loop; made for the right foot. No marks.
Attributed to Dowst Manufacturing Co. (also Dowst Bros. and Dowst and Co.), of Chicago, IL, circa 1890 to present (name changed to "Tootsietoy", circa 1924; firm is credited with making the first die-cast toy car in 1911). Made for Parker Brothers, Salem, MA, 1883 to present (although "Monopoly" is now made by Hasbro).
Rectangular, mottled blue-black and yellow enamel case with a thin, horizontal, yellow gold band inset near top around the snap-closure, hinged lid and back; small, rectangular, rose gold plaque affixed at center of band on lid is engraved "L.L.T." in gothic or Old English script. Gold washed interior. Exterior left side of box collar is struck incuse "TIFFANY & CO.", "STERLING" and "14k", all in sans serif letters.
Rectangular case with black plastic rounded ends and a spring-loaded, hinged lid intersected by a gold band with blank, rectangular, central reserve; continuous, engine-turned, fine ribbing around lid and case. Gold washed interior has two spring retainers, one in each half. Push-button catch. No marks.
Thin, rounded rectangular case with spring-loaded, hinged lid having fine, engine-turned bands and an empty, rectangular reserve applied at one corner; plain back. Gold washed, engine-turned interior has one long spring retainer. Push-tab catch. Inside lid is struck incuse near hinge with trademark "M" in shield flanked by two birds next to "STERLING" in sans serif letters.
Eight-piece kitchen gadget set in original box, missing one tool (1987.3086.1-7, .9). Steel with green lacquered wooden handles with holes at top for hanging.
.9 Original cardboard box. Box is printed with image of a diamond, “Jewel/KITCHEN/SET” on front and two sides. Other two sides are printed: “8 PIECE SET INCLUDING HAND-UP RACK”; “LONG LASTING*STURDY CONSTRUCTION”; underside of box exterior is printed: “MADE AND PRINTED IN U.S.A.” Interior of box has cardboard holder for set, is printed: “$12.95”.
Maker is the Automatic Wire Goods Manufacturing Company, New York, New York.
Geometric design cream pitcher comprised of alternating inverted and upright triangles for the straight tapered, octagonal body and triangles and parallelograms for the base. Inset, four-sided, faceted spout with pointed pouring lip. Angular, tapered, C-shape handle is hexagonal in section. Underside of flat bottom is struck incuse "WILCOX QUALITY" above a semicircular mark for "WILCOX S.P.CO. / INTERNATIONAL S.CO." encircling "E P N S" in individual squares; "W.M.MOUNTS" and "1981 / N" are stamped below. From a three-piece coffee service, 1994.0385.01-.03.
Geometric design coffeepot comprised of alternating inverted and upright triangles for the straight tapered, elongated octagonal body and triangles and parallelograms for the base. Conforming, eight-sided pyramidal, hinged lid is topped by an octagonal table-cut diamond finial. Angular C-shape handle, hexagonal in section, has conforming insulator and upper socket. Straight-sided pentagonal spout with triangular opening. Body perforated at spout. Underside of flat bottom is struck incuse "WILCOX QUALITY" above a semicircular mark for "WILCOX S.P.CO. / INTERNATIONAL S.CO." encircling "E P N S" in individual squares; "W.M.MOUNTS" and "1981N" are stamped below and "O" incised to left. From a three-piece coffee service, 1994.0385.01-.03.
Metal slotted spoon and mixer/whip or egg beater, made of thick metal wire and sheet metal. Bent sheet metal forms spoon bowl, curved upward, with three long openings. Bent wire handle end. Handle is marked: "SALTSMANS/IMPROVED ROYAL/ PAT. OCT. 08/RUMFORD/CAKE MIXER & CREAM WHIP".
U.S. Patent number US 900210 A, October 6, 1908, Aaron J. Saltsman, of Chicago, Illinois, for "Cake-mixer and Egg-beater".
Maker is Rumford Chemical Works of Providence, Rhode Island.
"Ultra" pattern serving bowl; features a wide, inverted ovoid body with three, low-relief, vertical ears of wheat applied to sides on a short, fluted pedestal with conical base. Flat, incurved rim. Underside struck with maker's mark and pattern number.
Greek-American industrial designer John Vassos (1898-1985) designed the "Ultra" pattern in 1934 for R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. of Wallingford, CT; 1871-present. "Ultra" flatware 1989.0700.01-.06, five-piece coffee and tea service 1989.0700.07-.11, and bowl 1989.0700.12, all belonged to the Vassos family.
Baluster-shaped vase with inward-tapered rim and acid-etched silver finish or patina, to which an openwork or cutout Art Nouveau style facing or overlay of three flowers and scrolls is applied; flat bottom set in. Flowers and stem are enamelled in blue, yellow and green. Bottom underside is stamped incuse "3845 B", "AHMS" in a diamond or lozenge shape with "H" and "M" superimposed, and "STERLING / ON BRONZE / PAT.AUG.27.12".
Maker is Heintz Art Metal Shop of Buffalo, NY; 1906-1930. Founded by Otto L. Heintz (1875-1918) who received U.S. Patent No. 1,037,143 on August 27, 1912, for his method of applying sterling silver to bronze without solder; the firm specialized in these wares, which came in a variety of finishes.
Plaque made in three, low-relief molded parts that are screwed to a thick, vertical rectangular piece of clear colorless plastic. Opaque ivory-colored central portion features three allegorical figures, a woman standing between two seated men, on a plinth entitled "ART INDUSTRY SCIENCE" above "MODERN / PLASTICS / COMPETITION / AWARD / 1939" and "m / p" trademark at lower right, all in red-painted, Deco-style lettering; translucent dark red clusters of laurel leaves are above and below, a scroll across those at bottom is embossed "J. VASSOS" in silver sans serif letters. Countersunk circular hanger near center top on back. No other marks.
Rounded rectangular, blue and white champleve enamel case with snap-closure, hinged lid engraved "MT" in intertwined letters at center in a shield inside a rosette suspended between two griffins and bordered by garlands of overlapping leaves; lid has a bright-cut border, while case sides and underside are plain. Tabs at center front of lid and left front of case to open. Gold washed interior. Top left inside lid is engraved "AC" at top left and struck incuse "800" over "6" at center. No other marks.