Coffeepot
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 11 1/2 x 7 in. ( 30.5 x 29.2 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Urn-shaped pearlware coffeepot, scrolled handle and domed lid; blue transfer printed lace and flower border with medallions of port views; view of houses on river bank with steam ships in river repeated twice (shipping port on the Ohio, Kentucky).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number:
INV.14394ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36033
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1829
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 9 1/2 x 8 in. ( 27.9 x 24.1 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Molded white clay with high spout, opposite scrolling handle, bulbous panelled body and pedestal foot printed in medium blue with canova pattern: urn, boat on water, temple in background; corresponding border on spout.
Object Number:
INV.584
Marks:
printed: on base: image of lion, "CANOVA" within cartouche /"T.MAYER/STOKE UPON TRENT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
36032
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soup plates (12)
Classification:
Date:
1877
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 26 cm )
Description:
Set of 12 earthenware dinner plates with multi-colored overglaze enamel decoration; stylized bird and flower motif at center and flower and arabesque border, with transfer- printed outlines; mustard-color surrounding rims.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William Sulzer
Object Number:
1943.331l-w
Marks:
impressed: on reverse of plates: "MINTON BB" or "MINTONS BB" along with year cypher, month letter- "N" or "D" and potter's mark
printed: mark consisting of monogram framed by circular belt with registry symbols below
Gallery Label:
This dinner service belonged to William Sulzer, who was the Governor of New York in 1912.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1877
eMuseum Object ID:
36019
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1788
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea set decorated with the insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati and monogram of Samuel Shaw; large handleless cup.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox, in memory of Mrs. Pierre Jay (nee Louisa Shaw Barlow) by her children
Object Number:
1972.11o
Marks:
painted: in orange beneath Society of the Cincinnati insignia: "SS"
inscribed: in oval at center of insignia: "OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE REMPUBLICAM"
Gallery Label:
This tea set was made for Samuel Shaw, first American consul at Canton.
Provenance:
Samuel Shaw (d. 1794); to his nephew, Robert Gould Shaw (1776-1853); to his eldest son, Francis George Shaw (1809-1882); to his daughter, Ellen Shaw; to her daughter, Louisa Shaw Barlow; to her daughters, Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1788
eMuseum Object ID:
36016
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucers
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1788
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea set decorated with the insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati and monogram of Samuel Shaw; saucers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox, in memory of Mrs. Pierre Jay (nee Louisa Shaw Barlow) by her children
Object Number:
1972.11l-m
Marks:
painted: in orange beneath Society of the Cincinnati insignia: "SS"
inscribed: in oval at center of insignia: "OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE REMPUBLICAM"
Gallery Label:
This tea set was made for Samuel Shaw, first American consul at Canton.
Provenance:
Samuel Shaw (d. 1794); to his nephew, Robert Gould Shaw (1776-1853); to his eldest son, Francis George Shaw (1809-1882); to his daughter, Ellen Shaw; to her daughter, Louisa Shaw Barlow; to her daughters, Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1788
eMuseum Object ID:
36015
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teacups
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1788
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea set decorated with the insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati and monogram of Samuel Shaw; handleless teacups.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox, in memory of Mrs. Pierre Jay (nee Louisa Shaw Barlow) by her children
Object Number:
1972.11i-k
Marks:
painted: in orange beneath Society of the Cincinnati insignia: "SS"
inscribed: in oval at center of insignia: "OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE REMPUBLICAM"
Gallery Label:
This tea set was made for Samuel Shaw, first American consul at Canton.
Provenance:
Samuel Shaw (d. 1794); to his nephew, Robert Gould Shaw (1776-1853); to his eldest son, Francis George Shaw (1809-1882); to his daughter, Ellen Shaw; to her daughter, Louisa Shaw Barlow; to her daughters, Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1788
eMuseum Object ID:
36014
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1788
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 8 x 7 in. ( 3.8 x 20.3 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea set decorated with the insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati and monogram of Samuel Shaw; small lobed oval dish.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox, in memory of Mrs. Pierre Jay (nee Louisa Shaw Barlow) by her children
Object Number:
1972.11h
Marks:
painted: in orange beneath Society of Cincinnati insignia: "SS"
inscribed: in oval at center of insignia: "OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE REMPUBLICAM"
Gallery Label:
This tea set was made for Samuel Shaw, first American consul at Canton.
Provenance:
Samuel Shaw (d. 1794); to his nephew, Robert Gould Shaw (1776-1853); to his eldest son, Francis George Shaw (1809-1882); to his daughter, Ellen Shaw; to her daughter, Louisa Shaw Barlow; to her daughters, Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1788
eMuseum Object ID:
36012
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Small bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1788
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 7.3 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea set decorated with the insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati and monogram of Samuel Shaw; small bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox, in memory of Mrs. Pierre Jay (nee Louisa Shaw Barlow) by her children
Object Number:
1972.11g
Marks:
painted: in ornage beneath Society of the Cincinnati insignia: "SS"
inscribed: in oval at center of insignia: "OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE REMPUBLICAM"
Gallery Label:
This tea set was made for Samuel Shaw, first American consul at Canton.
Provenance:
Samuel Shaw (d. 1794); to his nephew, Robert Gould Shaw (1776-1853); to his eldest son, Francis George Shaw (1809-1882); to his daughter, Ellen Shaw; to her daughter, Louisa Shaw Barlow; to her daughters, Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1788
eMuseum Object ID:
36011
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plates
Classification:
Date:
ca.1788
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 7 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea set decorated with the insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati and monogram of Samuel Shaw; plates.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox, in memory of Mrs. Pierre Jay (nee Louisa Shaw Barlow) by her children
Object Number:
1972.11e-f
Marks:
painted: in orange beneath Society of the Cincinnati insignia: "SS"
inscribed: in oval in center of insignia: "OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE REMPUBLICAM"
Gallery Label:
This tea set was made for Samuel Shaw, first American consul at Canton.
Provenance:
Samuel Shaw (d. 1794); to his nephew, Robert Gould Shaw (1776-1853); to his eldest son, Francis George Shaw (1809-1882); to his daughter, Ellen Shaw; to her daughter, Louisa Shaw Barlow; to her daughters, Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1788
eMuseum Object ID:
36010
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
ca.1788
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 16 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 42.2 x 34 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea set decorated with the insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati and monogram of Samuel Shaw; octagonal platter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox, in memory of Mrs. Pierre Jay (nee Louisa Shaw Barlow) by her children
Object Number:
1972.11d
Marks:
painted: in orange beneath Society of the Cincinnati insignia: "SS"
inscribed: in oval at center of insignia: "OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE REMPUBLICAM"
Gallery Label:
This tea set was made for Samuel Shaw, first American consul at Canton.
Provenance:
Samuel Shaw (d. 1794); to his nephew, Robert Gould Shaw (1776-1853); to his eldest son, Francis George Shaw (1809-1882); to his daughter, Ellen Shaw; to her daughter, Louisa Shaw Barlow; to her daughters, Miss Frances Jay, Mrs. Alexander Duer Harvey, Mrs. Lloyd Kirkham Garrison, and Mrs. Lawrence W. Fox.
Bibliography:
Olson, Roberta J. M. “A selection of European paintings and objects.” The Magazine Antiques, Vol. 167, no.1, January 2005, p.182-187.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1788
eMuseum Object ID:
36009
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




