Shell dishes
Classification:
Date:
1768-1770
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of molded shell-shaped porcelain dishes with continous footrims and raised rims functioning as handles with underglaze blue stylized peony in the center surrounded five deep blue leaves and wavy deep blue border outlining the interior rim with blue cross hatched diaper border at the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Edmund Astley Prentis
Object Number:
1957.294a
Gallery Label:
These dishes are the only examples of Lowestoft porcelain manufacturing in this collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
35343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dishes
Classification:
Date:
1765-1780
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7 in. ( 2.5 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Three porcelain circular scalloped edged dishes printed in underglaze blue with the pine cone pattern in the center with ornate lambrequin painted blue border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Edmund Astley Prentis
Object Number:
1957.302a-c
Marks:
painted: on bottom: hatched crescent
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
35340
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dishes (12)
Classification:
Date:
1770-1780
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 in. ( 24.4 cm )
Description:
Twelve porcelain circular lobed dishes outlined with a painted blue line; the border has five transfer blue printed floral sprays; the center is printed in blue with pine cones, berries, flower sprays, and pomegranites ; the "pine cone pattern"
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Edmund Astley Prentis
Object Number:
1957.301a-l
Marks:
painted: on bottom in blue: hatched crescent
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
35336
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Urns (pair) with lids
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/2 x 12 x 9 1/2 in. ( 59.7 x 30.5 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of pistol handled porcelain urns with covers. Enameled blue and orange with marbled base. Oval medallions painted in ochre with realistic river scene.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Object Number:
1965.4ab
Inscriptions:
Handwritten on piece of paper found in urns: "These vases came from the old homestead of my grandfather Benj. Hoppin probably brought from China or India by my Great Uncle Col. Carrington."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1886
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 1/8 x 12 1/8 in. ( 61.3 x 30.8 cm )
Description:
Tall beaker vase with flaring rim and slightly flaring base. Exterior covered in blue enamel. Decorated with orange and white enamel and gilding with white bands of orange and white abstract flowers with scroling tendrils. Border around foot consists of three-tiered gilded roundels and vertical domed rectangles. Interior decoration of detailed gold scrollwork with tassel border on white ground.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Charles C. Paulding
Object Number:
1946.6a
Marks:
printed: in blue on bottom in oval :"S83"
printed: in red on bottom in circle :"RF" at center; "DELORE A SEVRES/86"
Gallery Label:
This vase is one of several manufactured at Sèvres in 1886 for presentation to various New Yorkers as tokens of appreciation for their participation in the ceremonies surrounding the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty. Chauncy M. Depew (1834-1928), who delivered an oration at the unveiling, received this vase from the French government. This vase is referred to in the Sèvres registry books as "Vase Cornet de o, 60m. fond bleu decor email...400 (francs)."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1886
eMuseum Object ID:
35329
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1785-1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 1/4 in. ( 2.9 x 26 cm )
Description:
Porcelain plate with polychrome enamel decoration consisting of four flower clusters on outside rim; a band of floral decoration with four scalloped half-circles containing segmented flowers; a large peoney surrounded by budding branches in the center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny F. Clark
Object Number:
1923.33
Gallery Label:
These plates were owned by Ann (Rapelje) Duyckinck (1733-1789), who married Gerards Duyckinck in 1752. According to the donor, these plates were given along with a set of wedding china.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35318
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bust: Benjamin Franklin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1780-1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 20.3 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Biscuit porcelain bust of Benjamin Franklin mounted atop peach glazed cylindrical pedestal with square base; bottom of pedestal and edges of base decorated with gilding; pedestal inscribed.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mr. Charles Allen Munn
Object Number:
1924.91
Marks:
inscribed: on front of pedestal in cursive lettering: "Francklin" [sic]
Provenance:
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
35314
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Marquis de Lafayette, (1757-1834)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1780-1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 4 in. ( 25.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Biscuit porcelain bust of Marquis de Lafayette in military uniform; mounted on circular glazed porcelain pedestal with emblem consisting of two French flags with poles crossed with turkey above and leaves surrounding; bands of gliding on pedestal.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles Allen Munn
Object Number:
1924.95
Provenance:
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35313
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine of a woman
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1904
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 13 x 6 in. ( 38.1 x 33 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Porcelain female figurine with wind-blown skirt; thin bodice.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Mike Holzman
Object Number:
1947.56
Marks:
inscribed: on back of base: "FERDINAND LIEBERMANN"
stamped: on underside of base in green: "Rosen X thale [crown above X] / Kunst Abteilung / SELB BAVARIA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
35308
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine: Columbia holding shield
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 14 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Porcelain figurine of Columbia holding shield and spear in one hand and scroll with inscription in the other; scroll rests on the back of an eagle perched on a cannon; two small lidded pots, possibly for ink, are located in front of figure; oblong base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.393
Marks:
printed: on scroll: "SARATOGA / NEW ORLEANS / BUENA VISTA"
scratched: on bottom: "126"
handwritten: on bottom in ink: "43"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35307
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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