Soup plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Molded edge soup plate with deep cavetto decorated with blue enamel and gilding; border decoration consists of a thick blue enamel band with gold stars, and gold spearhead border; interior decoration consists of blue and gold floral swags; shield at center with a star border, inscribed initials, with ribbons and leafy swag above.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Kenneth McNeil
Object Number:
1984.16
Gallery Label:
This dish, part of a fifty-four-piece dinner service, was owned by New York statesman and merchant James Watson, Jr. (1750-1806) and his wife Mary Talcott (1752-1806).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
34195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1821-1833
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 20 x 21.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Bulbous parian porcelain pitcher with molded scenes in low relief of foxhunt on stippled ground with geometric banded border near base; cylindrical neck, spout, and upper part of scrolling handle painted a brilliant blue, glazed interior, smear glazed exterior.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Edith D. Blasidell
Object Number:
1956.93
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1833
eMuseum Object ID:
34193
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar bowl with cover
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1795
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 6 x 4 1/2 in. ( 14.6 x 15.2 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Porcelain sugar bowl with molded foot and two reeden entwined handles with leaf and blossom terminals; porcelain domed cover with berry finial, blue enamel border with satrs, inner border of gilt husks and blue dots; bowl also has gilt husk and blue dot border; pseudo arms of New York State appers twice: figures of liberty and justice flanking shield with scrolled border surmounted by an eagle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.115ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
34192
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
1893
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 7 in. ( 22.9 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Molded vase of white clay body with flat base squat bulbous body and long cylindrical neck with flaring rim with hand-painted slip decorated flowers and leaves in orange, white, brown, and green on an airbrushed dark brown to white ground under a greenish lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from the Estate of Mr. Charles G. Thompson
Object Number:
1942.639
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
34159
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 5 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 25.4 x 13.3 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Beaker vase with rectangular body with slightly bevelled edges and flaring rims; large scroll work cartouche in low relief on front of vase; decorated in green, yellow, brown, and black enamel with scene of bird perched on branch protruding from rock, surrounded by flowers; scrolling border with abstract flowers and designs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from the Estate of Mr. Charles G. Thompson
Object Number:
1942.640a
Marks:
painted: on bottom in black: "MADE IN / ZUID HOLLAND. / W." and picture of hut with semi-circular roof and arch-shaped door
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apothecary jar
Classification:
Date:
1550-1650
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 23.5 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware jar decorated in blue underglaze with an abstract floral design; dumb-bell shaped body with flaring lip and foot; inscription across middle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Nora Durand Woodman, from the Estate of the Late Thomas H. Hotchkiss
Object Number:
1932.81b
Marks:
inscribed: across middle: "[o?] comifi[?]s"
etched: in base: "H" [illegible]
Gallery Label:
This apothecary jar is one of a pair from the estate of the late Thomas H. Hotchkiss.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1650
eMuseum Object ID:
34157
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apothecary jar
Classification:
Date:
1550-1650
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 7/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 22.5 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware jar decorated in blue underglaze with an abstract floral design; dumb-bell shaped body with flaring lip and foot; inscription across middle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Nora Durand Woodman, from the Estate of the Late Thomas H. Hotchkiss
Object Number:
1932.81a
Marks:
inscribed: across middle: "dia ?finiron"
etched: in base: "$3"
Gallery Label:
This apothecary jar is one of a pair from the estate of Thomas H. Hotchkiss.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1650
eMuseum Object ID:
34156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chocolate pot
Classification:
Date:
1853-1870
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 9 3/4 x 6 in. ( 22.9 x 24.8 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea set including a chocolate pot; set has border of fine intertwining branches in gilding and green enamel; additional gilding on rims, edges, seams, and highlighting finials and handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number:
1941.145ab
Marks:
printed: in oval on underside chocolate pot and lid: "HAVILAND & CO. / POUR / TIFFANY & Co. / NEW-YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
34139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Leech jar and cover
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 6 in. ( 24.1 x 18.4 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical whiteware jar with cover; jar has flat circular side handles; cover has pierced holes and flat circular handle/finial; "Leeches" painted on body of jar.
Object Number:
Z.2135ab
Marks:
painted: in black on body of jar: "Leeches"
etched: on bottom: "1/2 g"
impressed: on bottom: "R[G?]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/8 x 9 1/2 x 8 in. ( 23.2 x 24.1 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Molded parian porcelain pitcher of irregular, bulbous form depicting a cherub amongst grape vines in medium to high relief on a stippled blue ground, either side; handle molded to resemble a cluster of thick vines; interior has a transparent glaze.
Object Number:
INV.12747
Marks:
impressed: on base: "381" and diamond, U, and triangle
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
34109
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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