Hook and chain

Classification: 
Date: 
1750-1840
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 26 x 3.8 cm )
Description: 
Three link wrought iron chain with hook with curled end.
Object Number: 
Z.2868
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
38390
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pressing iron

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1860
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 5/8 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 9.2 x 13.3 x 8.3 cm )
Description: 
Cast iron pressing iron with molded top edges on triangular base; dense pitting on upper surface.
Object Number: 
INV.14869
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1860
eMuseum Object ID: 
38388
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Handle

Classification: 
Date: 
1700-1800
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 9.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description: 
Wrought iron handle with scrolled terminus.
Object Number: 
Z.2869
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1800
eMuseum Object ID: 
38387
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Warming pan

Classification: 
Date: 
1750-1800
Medium: 
Brass, iron, wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 42 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 108 x 28.6 x 10.8 cm )
Description: 
Brass warming pan with flower design stamped on lid with seven holes punched on outer edge; circle pull attached to lid; lid rivetted to handle with flat tab, wood handle turned at terminus.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Anna Speed Brackett
Object Number: 
1944.104
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1800
eMuseum Object ID: 
38384
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Nutmeg grater

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1896
Medium: 
Iron, wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 13 x 13.3 cm )
Description: 
Sheet iron nutmeg grater with turned wood handle; spring-loaded nutmeg grater holder braces nutmeg against sliding grater.
Object Number: 
INV.7575
Marks: 
stamped: on nutmeg holder: "THEEDGA / PAT. AUG. 1818 / NOV. 10, 1896"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1896
eMuseum Object ID: 
38354
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Candlesticks

Classification: 
Date: 
1880-1920
Medium: 
Bronze
Dimensions: 
Overall: 12 1/2 x 4 in. ( 31.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description: 
Pair of bronze figured candlesticks with circular molded bases; the figures are apparently of gondoliers.
Object Number: 
INV.690ab
Marks: 
marked: on base: "E. Guillemin"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
38331
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Forks (6): deer's head crest ingraved in black on back of handles

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1900
Medium: 
Steel, ivory
Dimensions: 
each overall: 7 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 17.8 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description: 
Six ivory and steel forks; rectangular ivory handles with a deer's head crest engraved and inked in black on back of handles; three steel tines.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Robert C. Rathbone
Object Number: 
1912.23a-f
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
38307
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Whale oil lamp

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1860
Medium: 
Sheet tin
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Sheet iron lamp with domed reservoir, double wick strap handle with edges folded over and conical foot with socket underneath.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number: 
1920.64
Gallery Label: 
This type of lamp is also known as a petticoat lamp or a small tin hand lamp.
Provenance: 
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1860
eMuseum Object ID: 
38305
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Candlesticks

Classification: 
Date: 
1650-1700
Medium: 
Brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 × 5 in. (12.7 × 12.7 cm)
Description: 
Pair of nearly identical candlesticks with molded rim sockets of two rotation spiraling shaft which screw into wide round saucer bases with upturned rims; each has slightly different proportions.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number: 
1967.63a
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1700
eMuseum Object ID: 
38300
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pair of candlesticks

Classification: 
Date: 
1860-1880
Medium: 
Iron, stone, slate
Dimensions: 
Each: 15 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (40 x 19.1 x 12.1 cm)
Description: 
Cast and painted iron candlesticks with cast berry and leaf motif, snake, salamander, and various varieties of beetle; polished and painted stone or slate base.
Object Number: 
INV.665ab
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1880
eMuseum Object ID: 
38290
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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