Lock
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Iron, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 1 in. ( 19 x 17.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular sheet iron padlock.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1194
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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4965
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Extinguisher
Classification:
Date:
1800-1860
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 8.3 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Conical sheet metal extinguisher with rounded rim and wire loop on tip.
Object Number:
INV.6556
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
4642
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Padlock and key
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1825
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 4 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (11.4 × 6.4 cm)
Overall (b): 3 1/2 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 1 in. (8.9 × 6.4 × 2.5 cm)
Description:
Iron paddle and heart shaped handle key which when twisted locks bolt.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1185ab
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:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
3949
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decorative mounts and mold cast
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silver, other metal
Dimensions:
overall (cast): 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm )
overall (each mount): 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.9
Description:
Set of four decorative mounts and their mold cast, in the form of an ancient figure holding a club and a serpent, each mount with four prongs on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.35a-e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3778
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lock
Classification:
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 5 x 2 in. ( 7.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical iron lock; key is missing.
Object Number:
INV.925
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
3738
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 23.5 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with saucer base, baluster and ring turned shaft; socket with rim bobeche.
Credit Line:
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.35
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3717
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1883-1890
Medium:
Tin, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 5 in. ( 10.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Cylinder lamp with spout, hinged lid, wick, and curved wire hook.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.20
Marks:
stamped: on side: "HUNT & CONNELL/PATD/JUNE 12/1883/SCRANTON PA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
3517
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 26 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with square molded base, shouldered stem, and molded candle socket; metal rod in shaft used to push candle vertically through socket.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.26
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
2469
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1600-1700
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 in. ( 16.2 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass spoon with circular bowl and tapered stem which terminates in an acorn finial.
Object Number:
Z.112
Marks:
struck: on base of stem: two crowns in reserves
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1700
eMuseum Object ID:
2307
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nail
Classification:
Date:
1700-1900
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 x 16.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Square wrought cross section shaft with tapered end narrow neck, oblong head.
Object Number:
INV.935
Gallery Label:
This nail appears to have been excavated.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
2223
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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