Pair of beaker vases

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1800-1820
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 in. × 5 1/2 in. (25.4 × 14 cm)
Description: 
Two porcelain beaker vases with blue underglaze decoration consisting of two large and several small oblong panels with scrolling floral borders; panels are of willow design (with islands, teahouses, bridges); outer rim has "Fitzhugh" border (with butterflies, flowers, and diapering); surface has traces of gilding.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Sheldon Leavitt
Object Number: 
1957.276a
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
35608
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Punch bowl

Classification: 
Date: 
1785-1825
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 x 14 in. ( 15.2 x 35.6 cm )
Description: 
Large porcelain punch bowl decorated in underglaze blue with detailed river scene with buildings, figures, and boats on exterior; interior decorated with peonies at center; band with trellis diapering and abstract designs around rim.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number: 
1956.204b
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1825
eMuseum Object ID: 
35605
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shallow bowl: monogramed "L"

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1785-1795
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 18.4 cm )
Description: 
Porcelain soup plate decorated with blue enamel band combined with gold and iron red scallop around rim; well rim has blue and gold guilloche band; center bowl has a blue and gold shield with the initial "L".
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. John B. Morris
Object Number: 
1955.41
Marks: 
inscribed: in shield: "L"
Gallery Label: 
According to the donor, this piece was given to him by Mrs. H.V.R. Kennedy, and "L" inscribed on the plate refers to Lenox Hill.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1795
eMuseum Object ID: 
35602
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Platter: Arms of Georgia

Classification: 
Date: 
1829-1855
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 13 x 10 in. ( 33 x 25.4 cm )
Description: 
Molded oval pearlware platter with canted, knotched corners; printed in dark blue with central image of seaside temple with three caryatids guraded by one soldier; trumpet flower and vine border; this is the 'Arms of Georgia' pattern.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.288
Marks: 
printed: on base: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on swag clutched by spread eagle impressed: in circle: "12" printed: on obverse: "CONSTITUTION" "GEORGIA"
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1855
eMuseum Object ID: 
35587
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
1829-1855
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 1/8 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 23.2 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm )
Description: 
Pearlware pitcher with wide spout, broken scroll handle and molded foot rim; dark blue transfer printed flower and imbricated vine border; large medallions containing a figure of Justice with a ship in the background; it is the state seat of Maryland.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.301
Marks: 
stamped: beneath base: "T. MAYER STOKE STAFFORDSHIRE/ WARRENTED" printed: in medallion borders: "MARYLAND"
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1855
eMuseum Object ID: 
35584
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Creamer

Classification: 
Date: 
1810-1820
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 17.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description: 
Helmet-shaped "Canton" porcelain creamer with broken twig handle and circular, flared foot and molded scallops around lower half of body; blue underglaze decoration depicts a Chinese river scene with a large pagoda; "Nanking" borders of trellis diaper and spear and post bands, embellished by gold bands.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number: 
1956.141e
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
35567
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Punch bowl

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1820-1840
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/2 in. ( 29.2 cm )
Description: 
Porcelain punch bowl with gilded rim and blue underglaze decoration; "Nanking" border consists of diapering bound below by spears and posts; exterior decoration consists of a Chinese landscape of a house overlooking a water scene; interior decoration consists of a small central view of a rocky island with a building and a tree.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number: 
1956.204a
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
35566
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teapot with lid

Classification: 
Date: 
1810-1820
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/4 x 10 x 5 1/8 in. ( 13.3 x 25.4 x 13 cm )
Description: 
Oval cylindrical "Canton" porcelain teapot with lid; handle (original handle is missing) terminating in leaf sprays; body molded slightly with vertical scallops; decorated in blue underglaze with Chinese river scene with buildings and covered boat; lid and top of body decorated with blue underglaze borders of dog tooth bands, fish scales, and fine lines creating a pattern of rays; gilded berry knop on cover.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number: 
1956.141cd
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
35565
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Mug

Classification: 
Date: 
1810-1820
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/2 x 6 x 4 1/4 in. ( 14 x 15.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description: 
Cylindrical porcelain mug with interlacing reed strap handles terminating in molded floral sprays; blue underglaze decoration depicts Chinese river scene with bridge and buildings; "Nanking" border with trellis diaper band with a spear and post border around rim.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number: 
1956.141z
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
35562
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Platter

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1838
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 41.9 x 33.7 cm )
Description: 
Molded oval pearlware platter with irregularly scalloped edge, printed in dark blue with large sailing ships on water before town; large roses in groups border.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number: 
1940.142
Marks: 
printed: on obverse: "HENRY CLAY" printed: on reverse rim: "SANDUSKY" inscrolled cartouche impressed: on reverse: "16"
Gallery Label: 
This platter has a view of Sandusky, Ohio with the Henry Clay steamer (built in 1838) on its waters.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1838
eMuseum Object ID: 
35548
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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