Cheese strainer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 8 x 8 in. ( 17.8 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Sheet iron cheese strainer with two attached handles and three feet, shaped in flower form and decorated with regular pattern of punched holes and punched initials on bottom.
Object Number:
INV.14876
Marks:
punched: on base: "V A"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29140
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brazier
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Iron, tin, lacquer
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 6 x 5 3/8 in. ( 18.4 x 15.2 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Lacquered sheet iron (toleware) canister with stencilled floral design, loop handle, two triangular vents; hinged door with four pierced holes opens to cavity where coals were placed; tinned sheet iron cup with tab handle slides out of top.
Object Number:
INV.7570
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bucket
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Copper, tin, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 13 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 34.3 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet copper bell-shaped bucket with twisted wrought iron handle and on splayed base; embossed decorative pattern and applied flowers around bottom portion of bucket.
Object Number:
Z.1233
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political plate
Classification:
Date:
1920-1930
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 29.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Sheet metal sign, front painted orange with raised border and letters, painted black; four oblong piercings.
Object Number:
Z.1195
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
29124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlelighter
Classification:
Date:
1840-1890
Medium:
Brass, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 1/2 x 3 x 3/4 in. ( 52.1 x 7.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brass candlelighter with a carved and turned wood handle, sliding taper attached to pole topped by cast finial in shape of figure eight turned on its side.
Object Number:
Z.1231
Marks:
cast: in relief on finial: "HOUCHIN"
cast: in relief on obverse: "No 311"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
29096
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1600-1650
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 14 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with square base and mid-bobeche with plain socket; base and bobeche have decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1965.36
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this candlestick is from the Curtis tavern in Granville, MA.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1650
eMuseum Object ID:
29060
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chamberstick
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 9 in. ( 10.8 x 23.2 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Single candle holder with slide mechanism with flat round lever, molded rim bobeche, socket joined to domed saucer base with flared brim, with two seams, scrolled rim, and circular strap handle on brim.
Credit Line:
Gift of DeWitt M. Lockman
Object Number:
1934.95
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
29053
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 4 in. ( 16.5 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Iron candlestick with a slide, round thumbpiece, and protruding lip on circular base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. DeWitt M. Lockman
Object Number:
1934.94a
Gallery Label:
Similar objects are also called "pork-barrel" or "hog scraper" candlesticks (See Publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
29052
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1901-1915
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Pitcher-shaped lamp with large spout and wire hook on back, hinged lid, and intact wick; inscribed on both sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number:
1933.87
Marks:
inscribed: on side: "[image of Lady Libert holding flag and lamp]/Liberty/Clanton.Mfgr & Patentee/Monongahela City,/Washington Co., PA"
inscribed: on reverse: "Patented/July/23, 1901"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
29050
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chamberstick
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 5 in. ( 11.4 x 16.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Brass chamberstick with tall cylindrical socket, bobeche at rim, movable socket bottom with side lever, saucer base with circular finger loop with oval finger piece and cusp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Rocellus Guernsey and her daughter Miss Eva L. Guernsey
Object Number:
1933.83
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this chamberstick belonged to Orilla Delesdernier Guernsey (1802-1856), mother of the late Rocellus Guernsey.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
29049
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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