Hyde Hall

Silver Pitcher

Pitcher

Pitcher

Made by Robert Shepherd (1781-1852) and William Boyd (1774-1840)

Albany, New York

1828

Much of the silver that was used at Hyde Hall came from either Albany or New York City, and was engraved with the family crest. George Clarke (1768-1835) purchased fine silver over a number of years, eventually acquiring a full tea set, serving utensils, flatware, and various serving dishes. Since the individual pieces were purchased over 20 years, they were not all in the same style. He purchased this pitcher on March 27, 1828 for $35.00, and had the Hyde crest engraved on one side for $1.50.  A tea kettle with a similar finial was purchased at the same time.

Silver Teapot

Silver Teapot
Mark

Teapot

Made by Robert Shepherd (1781-1852) and William Boyd (1774-1840)

Albany,  New York

1826

This teapot was purchased by George Clarke (1768-1840) from Shepherd and Boyd on October 31, 1826.  Robert Shepherd (1781-1853) and William Boyd (1774-1840) were prominent silversmiths at 136 Market Street, Albany NY. Engraved on the side is a pheon, the Hyde family crest, a medieval point or javelin, meaning dexterity and the readiness for battle. Engraved on the same side is the eagle, the Clarke family crest.

Silver Tureen

Tureen

Hallmark

Tureen

Made by Charles Fox and James Turner (w.1801-1804)

London, England

1802

The graceful lines of the tureen epitomize neoclassical silver styling and imitated the forms of a Greek earthenware vessel, the kylix. One side is engraved with the pheon, the Hyde family crest. George Clarke (1768-1835) may have brought this piece to New York when he moved from England in 1806. It is listed in an inventory of silver at Hyde Hall by his daughter-in-law in 1854.

Drawing Room Window Valances

Drawing Room Window Valances

Drawing Room Window Valances

Hyde Hall, Springfield, New York

Supplied by Pierre L. Morange

Albany, New York

Pierre L. Morange of Albany, New York was hired to design and hang curtains in the drawing and dining rooms at Hyde Hall. He also supplied the gilded valances for both rooms. As Morange was an upholsterer, the valance may have been made by Lawton Annesley (1795-1865) a well-known dealer in picture frames and mirrors in Albany, New York. This set, a pair of tripartite windows in the drawing room, utilizes Greek anthemion, volutes, and acanthus leaf decoration which was in keeping with Grecian furniture acquired at the same time.

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