Flatware handles (8)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Set of eight molded baluster-shaped porcelain flatware handles; main section decorated in rust, blue, and yellow, and black overglaze enamels with Chinese-style floral and geometric decoration; bands of yellow outlined in black; hollow center and collar for fitting onto flatware.
Object Number:
Z.1197a-h
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
29121
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flatware handles (9)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 2.5 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
One of a set of nine hard-paste porcelain flatware handles of flattened cylindrical form; decorated in rust, purple, blue, yellow, and green enamels and gilding with designs of flowers and insects. Hollow centers and collar for fitting onto flatware.
Object Number:
Z.1196a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
29119
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1827-1829
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 8 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with frontal spout and handle across the top, decorated with cobalt blue leaves.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.856
Marks:
incised: on front: "1"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
29098
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1843-1859
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 9 in. ( 21.6 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled jar with impressed maker's mark beneath rim and decorated with cobalt blue shield and flags.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.819
Marks:
impressed: beneath rim: "WM E WARNER. / WEST TROY"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1859
eMuseum Object ID:
29069
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1856-1876
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 8 in. ( 30.5 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with impressed maker's mark and decorated with cobalt blue flower.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.849
Marks:
impressed: on front: "PENN YAN"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
29055
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. ( 29.2 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Ovoid salt-glaze stoneware jug with strap handle and rounded collar with flat top; decorated with fanciful butterfly painted in cobalt oxide below impressed maker's mark below neck.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.904
Marks:
impressed: below neck: "[E] NORTON & SON"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
29021
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 8.6 x 14 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown baluster-shaped redware mug with flaring lip, reeded central band, and reeded strap handle; decorated with brown splotches and covered in clear glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.496
Marks:
incised: on reverse: "n"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28753
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. ( 34.3 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Ovoid salt-glaze stoneware jug with strap handle and rounded collar with flat top; decorated with two leaves painted in cobalt oxide below impressed maker's mark below neck.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1928.58
Marks:
impressed: below neck: "I. SEYMOUR/TROY.FACTORY."; "2"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
28745
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 23.5 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Urn-shaped earthenware vase with matte brown glaze; flat circular rim with impressed geometric decoration, fluted neck, angular strap handles at sides; body with molded decoration of Greek figures, on one side riding chariot and on other side playing harp; circular pedestal base with geometric decoration (vase broken).
Object Number:
INV.611
Marks:
impressed: on base: "WS & S/129"
Gallery Label:
The impressed maker's mark "WS & S" may refer to W. Schiller & Sons of Bodenbach, Bohemia, makers of porcelain and earthenware.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
28728
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Wheel-thrown redware still bank, beehive shaped with flat-topped finial with saw-toothed edge; horizontal slot (for coins) on one side.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12649
Marks:
Nadelman collection sticker: "778 / Amer"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28497
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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