Candelabra (2)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Brass, marble
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 10 3/4 x 7 in. ( 45.7 x 27.3 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of gilt brass candelabra with arms and candle holders in the form of tulips on naturalistic, leafy stems; tulips and lillies grow; marble bases from central urn.
Object Number:
INV.11866a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
37052
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Adjustable candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick; circular moded base; molded baluster shaft; vertical slide for base of candle socket with baluster handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.22
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
35837
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Padlock
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1740-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in. ( 5.1 x 4.1 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Padlock with rounded body and rounded lock (resembling the number 8); lyre shaped escutcheon and hinged keyhole cover that releases when upper right corner of escutcheon is pressed.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1184
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:
34482
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Padlock and key
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1889
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 2 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (6.4 × 4.4 × 3.2 cm)
Overall (b): 2 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (5.7 × 3.2 cm)
Description:
Padlock made of steel with U-shape lock that fully releases both ends when key in hole in base of barrel-shaped padlock is turned; double sided key.
Credit Line:
Gift of Eugene A. Hoffman
Object Number:
1943.60ab
Marks:
cast: into either side of lock with raised letters: "1889" and "CA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1889
eMuseum Object ID:
34331
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sconces (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Bronze, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 x 11 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. ( 43.2 x 29.2 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of Louis XV-style gilt bronze sconces consisting of a vertical garland of acanthus leaves which attaches to the wall, having two twisting garland arms with candle sockets at the top.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Albert Eugene Gallatin
Object Number:
1952.394a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34228
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lantern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Tin, glass
Dimensions:
with handle extended: 16 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. ( 41.3 x 19 x 18.7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular lantern with tin frame, fixed glass panels on three sides, and glass door on fourth side; domed cylindrical top with numerous circular ventilation holes; bent wire handle with rectangular corners and loop at center top.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1511
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:
33578
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Drawer pulls (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Brass, silver plate
Dimensions:
each overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver plated brass drawer pulls with a circular face and circular back plate; threaded screw projects from back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
Z.1938ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33571
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Molded metal token with an image of a sailboat.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
Z.1937
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33569
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Padlock and key
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Bronze, steel
Dimensions:
Part (padlock): 3/4 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (1.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Part (key): 3/4 x 1/4 x 1/8 in. (1.9 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm)
Description:
Heart-shaped bronze padlock with swinging cover over keyhole; C-shaped steel shackle on top hinged on one side. Steel key with oval loop, hollow cylindrical shaft and square block.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
Z.1936ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33568
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lantern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
with handle extended: 14 x 6 1/4 in. ( 35.6 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical tin candle lantern with conical top and hinged door in one side; pierced all over with small dots and dashes; circular band of sheet metal joined to point of cone serves as handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Object Number:
1941.444
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper label affixed to bottom: "Dunsmore / Coll."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
33537
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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