Sauceboats
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 7 5/8 x 4 1/8 in. ( 6 x 19.4 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Porcelain sauce boat with scalloped edges and loop handle with floral gilding;the border pattern is composed of a gilded band at the rim, which in turn is bound by a rust band with gold dots, again bound by a gold line with painted waves; at the top of each wave is a blue diamond, and between the diamonds are blue dots; the secondary border is composed of interlaced bands of blue and gilded rust husks and a plain gold vine; at the center is a gilded blue enamel floral spray.
Object Number:
INV.13211-13214
Gallery Label:
These sauce boats are part of a larger set.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
3349
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl: china trade lotus motif
Classification:
Date:
1755-1765
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
"Famille rose" porcelain bowl with lotus flower exterior and body molded to correspond with petals' shape; interior border of gold and rust wave band; gold and rust floral spray at center.
Object Number:
INV.13545
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1765
eMuseum Object ID:
3333
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Delaware Coat of Arms
Classification:
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 17 x 13 1/4 in. ( 4.1 x 43.2 x 33.7 cm )
Description:
Molded glazed pearlware platter with dark blue transfer print decoration of the
coat of arms of Delaware and border of trumpet flowers , thistle,leaves with imbricated band.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.252
Marks:
printed: on back: image of flying eagle facing left with shield
paper labels: affixed to back:"This platter and the coat of arms of Massachusetts were purchased by Mrs. Henry F. Herbermann of Mt. Vernon, April, 1933. They were given to her by an English
Gallery Label:
This platter is from Thomas Mayer's, "American Series of Arms of the States".
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
3331
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: The Letter of Introduction
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 12 x 8 7/8 in. ( 2.9 x 30.5 x 22.5 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware platter with central image depicting library scene with seated and standing figures; the border pattern is flowers and scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.368
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center and "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE"
printed: in blue on back brim: "THE LETTER OF INTRODUCTION/FROM WILLIE'S DEIGNS"
typed: affixed on back brim: "Purchased from the Kellogg Collection November 1925/ Co
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this platter was purchased from the Kellogg collection.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3328
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Highlands, Hudson River
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 13 x 10 in. ( 5.1 x 33 x 25.4 cm )
Object Number:
1961.264
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
3327
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Harper's Ferry
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1810-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 16 x 13 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 40.6 x 33.7 cm )
Description:
Oval pearlware platter with scalloped and beaded edge; black transfer printed flower, scroll and shell border with central view of river junction (Shenandoah & Potomac at Harper's Ferry).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.275
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "HARPERS/FERRY/U.S."
typed: paper label on reverse: "From a sketch made by William Goodacre"; "236"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3326
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Harvard Collage
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 16 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. ( 3.5 x 42.5 x 36.2 cm )
Description:
Black transfer printed platter with college buildings (Harvard College) in background and figure on horse in left foreground; border pattern is composed of fruits, berries, leaves, and flowers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.344
Marks:
printed: in black on back of brim : loose floral cartouche with "HARVARD/COLLEGE/EW & S/CELTIC CHINA" inscribed
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
3321
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: North Carolina coat of arms
Classification:
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 11 1/2 in. ( 38.1 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Molded oval pearlware platter with canted, knotched corners; printed in dark blue with central image of two classically- dressed women at a stone building at the sea side, ships in background; trumpet flower and vine border; this is the 'Arms of North Carolina ' pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. James Hazen Hyde
Object Number:
1947.302
Marks:
printed: on reverse of rim:"E PLURIBUS UNUM" on swag with spreadeagle
printed: on base: "6"
impressed: on base in circle: "T. MAYER STORE/WARRANTED (spreadeagle)/STAFFORDSHIRE"
printed: on obverse:"CONST(...)ON" "NORTH CAROLINA"
Gallery Label:
This platter is from Thomas Mayer's, "American Series of Arms of the States".
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
3320
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Dr. Syntax...
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 19 x 14 in. ( 7.6 x 48.3 x 35.6 cm )
Object Number:
1961.375
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
3319
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: from Fishkill Hudson River
Classification:
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 15 7/8 x 12 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 40.3 x 32.4 cm )
Description:
Molded oval pearlware platter with foot ring, scalloped rim and pierced handles (2) in low relief; printed in blue violet with river scene:cows at bank in foreground, steamer, homes, hills in background. (Larsen, 3rd ed., no. 142)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.273
Marks:
printed: on base: "PICTURESQUE VIEWS/FROM FISHKILL/HUDSON RIVER" on river rock with sailboat, trees.
paper collector's label: affixed: "From Fishkill 15 1/2 inches purplish light blue platter. Fine color and proof. One of the rarest of all views in the H
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
3317
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





