Pair of candelabra
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Brass, stone, slate
Dimensions:
Each: 20 x 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (50.8 x 15.9 x 15.9 cm)
Description:
Pair of brass candelabra with black painted stone bases; three brass claw feet per base; classical female figure forms stems; one central candle socket surrounded by four arms and candle sockets (all with removable bobeches).
Object Number:
INV.664ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38289
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lard lamps on stand
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Iron, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 6 in. ( 46 x 13.3 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Iron tripod stand that holds two opposing fat lamp pans; spring holds the lamps at various heights desired; the central rod is looped at the end for carrying and hanging.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1507
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
38288
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sconce
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 9 3/8 x 7 1/4 in. ( 23.8 x 23.8 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Circular tinned and painted sheet iron sconce with faceted tin reflector; separate sheet iron candlesocket with circular bobeche with wavy edge.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.931ab
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
38287
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Double wick oil lamp on stand
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 7 x 5 in. ( 38.1 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical font, three burners, on gyroscope stand of sheet tin; supported by beige wooden stand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1566
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
38286
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Adjustible chamber candlestick
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 8 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 21 cm )
Description:
Large tin chamberstick with dish base; cylindrical shaft with slide and top with rim bobeche; handle is of the ring variety; missing snuffer.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1493a
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
38283
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sconce
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, glass, metal, tin, foil
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 7 in. ( 99.7 x 21.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Shaped, mirrored sconce on wood backing with pair of removable branches painted and curving out from bottom socket, each with single candle cup with scalloped bobeche; abstract sun or flower design on mirrored back.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Katharine Prentis Murphy, July 10, 1967
Object Number:
INV.6378ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38264
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sconce
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, glass, metal, tin, foil
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 7 in. ( 99.7 x 21.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Sconce with shaped wood and glass backing and pair of removable metal branches attached at bottom, each with a painted metal candle cup and scalloped bobeche; abstract floral design at top of mirrored back and abstract sun or flower at bottom.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Katharine Prentis Murphy, July 10, 1967
Object Number:
INV.6377ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38263
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Two whale oil burners
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1864
Medium:
Brass, sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 4 1/4 in. × 3 1/2 in. (10.8 × 8.9 cm)
Overall (b): 2 3/8 in. × 4 1/2 in. (6 × 11.4 cm)
Description:
Two whale oil burners: a- brass burner with turn knob for wick; b- sheet metal with turn knob for wick.
Object Number:
INV.6376ab
Marks:
inscribed: on both burners: "convex" on one side; on other side: "PAT. MAR. 1. 1864"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
38243
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 6 in. ( 19 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Sheet iron oil lamp; molded saucer base; cylindrical stem and fuel reservoir; circular handle; reflector or lense may have fit into slot along side of reservoir.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.63
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
38241
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp, lamp stand, and fuel reservoir
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 6 1/2 in. ( 45.7 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Brass oil lamp; circular base and horizontally fluted stem; shield-shaped frame and handle for double wick fuel reservoir which is no longer attached.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.20a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
38238
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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