Trivet
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 × 2 × 4 3/4 in. (25.4 × 5.1 × 12.1 cm)
Description:
Cast iron trivet raised on three feet with molded relief angel holding lyre set in scrolled border; scrolled handle at bottom; "JENNY LIND" molded below angel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.254b
Marks:
molded: in relief on top of trivet: "JENNY LIND"
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
32734
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hardware (9 pieces)
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
each approx.: 6 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Collection of nine miscellaneous pieces of cast iron hardware, including two pairs of hinges, four shaped and pierced plates, two with pivoting handle mounted at center and one with hook-like tab, and one angular handle with shaped and pierced mounting plate at one end.
Object Number:
Z.1800.1-9
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper tag found with objects: "BOX 'Y' / OBJECTS FOUND IN / TRUNK MARKED / 'GIFT OF MRS. RUTLEDGE 1954'"
Gallery Label:
A note found with this group of objects indicates that they were found in a trunk marked "Gift of Mrs. Rutledge 1954."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
32698
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Drawer pulls (2)
Classification:
Date:
1805-1809
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 in. ( 6.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of stamped brass drawer pulls with low relief bust Thomas Jefferson facing left; "JEFFERSON" stamped in lower right below bust; pulls have circular face with beaded edges and circular back plate; threaded screw projects from back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1948.396a
Marks:
stamped: below bust: "JEFFERSON"
stamped: on base of bust: "M. & P. F"
Gallery Label:
Marchant was probably the designer of these drawer pulls and Pingo the engraver. Both men were active in London. The dies that they created were most likely sent to Matthew Boulton's Soho manufactory in Birmingham for production. Metal disks stamped with profile portraits, such as those used here, were also incorporated into cloak pins, mirror knobs, chimney hooks, curtain knobs, cabinet handles, and box lids. (See D. L. Fennimore, "Metalwork in Early America," Winterthur, 1996, p. 383.)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1809
eMuseum Object ID:
32639
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cookie mold
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 14.6 x 10.8 x 1 cm )
Description:
Oval, cast iron cookie mold with intaglio design; cornucopia at center with dot border.
Object Number:
Z.1861
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
32526
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Finial
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Round metal finial tapering toward the cuff with all over incised floral design; interior threaded.
Object Number:
2545
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32470
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mirror knob
Classification:
Date:
1780-1800
Medium:
Brass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Single "Battersea" enamel mirror knob with circular face; monochrome painted enamel center with portrait of George Washington and banner above with lettering; enamel set into circular stamped brass face with molded edge; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1941.928
Marks:
painted: in banner above portrait: "GENL. WASHINGTON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mirror knobs (pair)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Brass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of "Battersea" enamel mirror knobs with circular faces; each with polychrome painted enamel center with bust identified as "Com.re TRUXTON" [actually Horatio Nelson]; enamels set into stamped metal face with molded and beaded edges; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1941.935a
Marks:
painted: next to bust: "Com.re TRUXTON."
Gallery Label:
These mirror knobs celebrate Thomas Truxtun (1755-1822), an American naval officer who fought in the Revolution and commanded the U.S. Constellation against the French in 1799. The image actually represents the British naval hero Horatio Nelson, who was celebrated for his victories over the French in 1799 and 1800. A British manufacturer apparently substituted Nelson for Truxtun, assuming that few British or American consumers knew what Truxtun actually looked like. The image is based on Daniel Orme's portrait of Nelson, disseminated as a stipple engraving in 1798.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32439
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 12.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Iron key with looped handle end, solid cylindrical shaft with baluster turnings, and ornately pierced key end.
Object Number:
INV.7990
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32438
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mirror knobs (pair)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Brass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of "Battersea" enamel knobs with circular faces; each with polychrome painted enamel center with bust meant to depict George Washington, with lettering below; enamels set into stamped metal face with molded edges; turned post with threaded screw at end. Slight variations in brass details: not originally a pair.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1941.930a
Marks:
painted: below bust: "Genl. Washington"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32409
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cloak pins (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1805-1809
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of brass mirror knobs with circular faces; each with stamped image of bust of Thomas Jefferson, with "JEFFERSON" stamped at bottom of bust; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1941.929a
Marks:
stamped: below bust: "JEFFERSON"
stamped: on base of bust: "M. & P. F"
Gallery Label:
Marchant was probably the designer of these cloak pins and Pingo the engraver. Both men were active in London. The dies that they created were most likely sent to Matthew Boulton's Soho manufactory in Birmingham for production. Metal disks stamped with profile portraits, such as those used in these cloak pins, were also incorporated into mirror knobs, chimney hooks, curtain knobs, cabinet handles, and box lids. (See D. L. Fennimore, "Metalwork in Early America," Winterthur, 1996, p. 383.)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1809
eMuseum Object ID:
32407
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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