Demitasse
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1793
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. ( 6.4 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Porcelain demitasse cup with interior rim band of blue enamel linked diamonds and gilt circles, exteior rim band of blue enamel with gilt stars above gilt scallop and dot band; the front has an oval cartouche containing two birds facing each other, each holding a flower.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
Object Number:
1927.29
Gallery Label:
This cup was given by Clarkson Crolius (1773-1843) to Elizabeth Meyer (d. 1858) at the time of their marriage in 1793. Crolius was a New York potter and politican.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1793
eMuseum Object ID:
33907
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Demitasses (6)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1793
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
each: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. ( 6.4 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Set of six porcelain demitasses; each with interior rim band of blue enamel linked diamonds and gilt circles, exteior rim band of blue enamel with gilt stars above gilt scallop and dot band; the front of the cups have an oval cartouche containing two birds facing each other, each holding a flower.; each with interior
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
Object Number:
1927.26-31
Gallery Label:
These cups were given by Clarkson Crolius (1773-1843) to Elizabeth Meyer (d. 1858) at the time of their marriage in 1793. Crolius was a New York potter and politican.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1793
eMuseum Object ID:
33905
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Milk jug and cover
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1793
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 14.6 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Small milk jug with cover with gilded berry knop and blue leaf; blue enamel band with gold stars around rim of cover and jug; love birds holding red flowers on black and gold striped perch encircled by "O" shape with round center and oval exterior filled in with blue enamel and gold stars; intelaced receded handles terminating in molded, blue enameled sprays; the oval is encircled by a rust and gold lappett band.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
Object Number:
1927.25ab
Gallery Label:
This jug was given by Clarkson Crolius (1773-1843) to Elizabeth Meyer (ca. 1774-1856) at the time of their marriage in 1793. Crolius was a New York potter and politican.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1793
eMuseum Object ID:
33903
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea bowl and saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1793
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 2 in. × 3 1/2 in. (5.1 × 8.9 cm)
Overall (b): 1 1/4 in. × 5 1/2 in. (3.2 × 14 cm)
Description:
Porcelain tea bowl and saucer; decorated with alternating bands of blue enamel and gilt star pattern and blue enamel linked diamonds and gilt circles; the bowl and saucer are decorated with two birds facing each other, each holding a flower in an oval cartouche; on the cup, opposite the birds is a gilt and blue floral spray.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Carrie E. Karstens
Object Number:
1927.18ab
Gallery Label:
This tea bowl and saucer are part of a tea set given by Clarskson Crolius (1773-1893) to Elizabeth Meyer (d.1858) at the time of their marriage in 1793. Crolius was a New York Potter and politican.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1793
eMuseum Object ID:
33899
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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, and ribbons and leafy swag above.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Kenneth McNeil
Object Number:
1984.15
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).commissioned by James M. Watson (1750-1806), a New York City businessman.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
33892
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Demitasse
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1793
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. ( 6.4 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Porcelain demitasse cup with interior rim band of blue enamel linked diamonds and gilt circles, exteior rim band of blue enamel with gilt stars above gilt scallop and dot band; the front has an oval cartouche containing two birds facing each other, each holding a flower.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
Object Number:
1927.31
Gallery Label:
Given by Clarkson Crolius (1773-1843) to Miss Elizabeth Meyer (d. 1858) at the time of their marriage in 1793. Crolius was a New York potter and politican.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1793
eMuseum Object ID:
33866
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar with leather cover
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware and leather
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 11 × 7 in. (27.9 × 17.8 cm)
Overall (b): 1/2 in. × 5 in. (1.3 × 12.7 cm)
Description:
Wheel-thrown slightly bulging cylindrical jar with two incised bands just below midpoint and one below shoulder, erect rim with indented lip with overall lead glaze apperaing dark orange on one side and blackened on other; top covered by leather disk with overhanging rim and stiched with wihite thread.
Object Number:
1091ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33833
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. ( 4.1 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Drape-molded redware plate with slip decorated, obverse, now orange; coggled edge.
Object Number:
Z.2015
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
33826
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1795
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. ( 3.8 x 20 cm )
Description:
Porcelain plate with ribbed sides and shaped rim; border consists of blue enamelled dots between wavy gilt lines and gilt and blue bands; center enamelled with pseudo arms of New York State; figures of liberty and justice flanking shield with scrolled border surmounted by an eagle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.112
Marks:
red enamelled letters: in scrolled border: "Prescia"
Gallery Label:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art owns a cream jug from the same service. Border and arms relate to 1952.11a-f.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
33804
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Confection bowl with lid and insert
Classification:
Date:
1853-1870
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 6 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea set including a round confection bowl with lid and insert; 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:
1941.147a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
33798
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.











