Dropleaf table
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Mahogany, poplar
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 1/2 x 40 1/4 x 26 in. ( 69.8 x 102.2 x 66 cm )
Description:
Mahogany dropleaf table with two D-shaped leaves and four carved legs with spiral leaf design.
Object Number:
INV.14975
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
26810
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Center table
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Rosewood, oak, marble
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 x 39 1/4 x 27 in. ( 71.1 x 99.7 x 68.6 cm )
Description:
Rosewood Rococo Revival center table with oval marble top; elaborately carved apron with scrolled lower edge and four ring-turned drops; raised on four spiral-turned columns adjoining scrolls and surrounding a central column surmounted by a pierced bowl with an elaborate turned spire with floral skirt rising from its center; the whole supported on carved paw feet with casters.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary Clinton Brown
Object Number:
1940.286ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
26794
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Tall case clock
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1834
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 98 x 21 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 2 in. ( 248.9 x 55.2 x 28.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Gothic revival tall case clock; hood surmounted by large Gothic barrel arch that extends from front to back and four small gothic arches at corners, central arch once had [missing]extension at top; circular glass door set in square panel with molded border in front of clock; clock is circular and painted in black with Roman numerals, two small dials for minutes and date, and maker's name and location; panelled waist with Gothic arch door; base has two Gothic arch panels in front and one on each side; bracket feet meet skirt to form Gothic arches in front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Misses Isabella Vache Cox and Mary E. Cox
Object Number:
1925.123
Marks:
painted: on dial: "JOHN PRINGLE NEW YORK"
painted: inside case: "1834"
Gallery Label:
The clock's works were made by John Pringle, who is listed in the New York City directories as a watchmaker between 1820 and 1839. In 1834, his shop was located at 61 Liberty Street.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1834
eMuseum Object ID:
26787
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Tall case clock
Classification:
Date:
1790-1840
Medium:
Mahogany, fruitwood, pine
Dimensions:
Overall: 83 3/4 x 17 7/8 x 10 in. ( 212.7 x 45.4 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Mahogany tall case clock decorated with oak stringing; hood has broken scroll pediment and door has arched glass window flanked by colonettes; clock has black painted Roman numerals, dial for seconds, and window with black painted date; arched section above dial has circular reserve with polychrome scene of house and tree by water; waist has quarter columns at corners and door with serpentine top and oval of inlaid stringing; square base with circle of inlaid stringing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lucille de Luze Foley
Object Number:
1957.40
Marks:
written: on paper label affixed to interior: "This, Gen'l Schuyler's clock, came from Aunt's, Feb. 7th 1884. Clock started April 28, 1884. Clock repaired and cleaned by L.P. de Luze while laid up with a broken
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this clock originally belonged to General Philip Schuyler (1733-1804), a Revolutionary officer and New York politician.
Provenance:
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
26788
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Secretary Bookcase
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Mahogany, poplar
Dimensions:
Overall: 96 7/8 x 36 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. ( 246.1 x 92.7 x 54 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Empire secretary; broken scroll pediment with central turned and carved finial; upper section with double doors each with mullions forming three gothic arches; ormolu scroll and fern mounts at corners of doors; three drawers in line beneath doors; lower case has hinged, folding desktop above long central drawer flanked by small square drawers with identical square drawers beneath; desk raised on four turned and carved legs; drawers have brass knobs with acanthus backplates.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Townsend Lawrence, 1952
Object Number:
INV.14801
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
26782
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chest of drawers
Classification:
Date:
1690-1710
Medium:
Oak, pine
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 3/4 x 40 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. ( 88.3 x 102.2 x 55.2 cm )
Description:
William and Mary chest of drawers with oak frame and pine drawer fronts; slightly projecting top with applied molding; four side hung drawers, the top and bottom larger than middle two; drawers have applied moldings which make each one look like two drawers side by side; moldings form rectangles with points projecting inwards from sides; larger drawers have wide, angled strips around moldings; brass drop handles; blind brass escutcheons at center of each drawer; drawers single dovetailed with rabetted drawer runners on side; applied base moldings on front and sides; turned bun feet in front (possibly later).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1944.199
Gallery Label:
According to records, this chest of drawers is one of a group of Boston area chests with large drawers at top and bottom. It was originally painted red and black.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1710
eMuseum Object ID:
26751
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Console dessert table
Classification:
Date:
1775-1790
Medium:
Mahogany, oak, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 1/4 x 37 3/4 x 17 in. ( 84.5 x 95.9 x 43.2 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Louis XVI console table; rectangular form with rounded front corners and white marble top surrounded by a pierced brass gallery; center drawer flanked by a false drawer on either side, all similarly decorated with applied brass beading and brass keyhole hardware; four colonettes with swollen fluted and stop-fluted shafts descend from blocks with rectangular panels of applied sheet brass and join lower marble shelf, which is also surrounded by pierced brass gallery, to upper case; the whole supported on tapering, fluted legs with brass cuffs and sabots.
Credit Line:
Bequest of A. E. Gallatin
Object Number:
1952.396
Gallery Label:
This table is similar to work done by French immigrant cabinetmakers such as Charles-Honoré Lannuier in New York City in the first two decades of the nineteenth century.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
26747
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Tall case clock
Classification:
Date:
1790-1800
Medium:
Pine, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 86 1/2 x 19 x 10 in. ( 219.7 x 48.3 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Pine Federal tall case clock painted to resemble mahogany veneered case with inlaid stringing; hood has broken scroll pediment and arched glass door; clock has black painted numbers and pink and green floral sprays in spandrels; waist has door with incurving triangular top; square base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Southwick
Object Number:
1928.20
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this clock belonged to Peter E. Bronck, the grandfather of the donor, and a decendant of the Jonas Bronck family, after whom the Bronx is named.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
26741
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Rafraichissoir
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1770
Medium:
Mahogany; oak, pine; brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 x 20 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. ( 76.2 x 51.4 x 56.5 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Louis XVI rafraichissoir; two circular open wells flanked by two oblong wells (copper linings missing) at rear of top; one drawer with single wooden pull (replacement) above two open shelves with incurving sides; cabriole legs terminating in brass sabots and casters. Marble top missing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerald Hughes
Object Number:
1949.114
Gallery Label:
This rafraichissoir (a stand for cooling and serving wine) came from the home of Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816) and was inherited by Peter Randolph Morris. It was likely purchased by Gouverneur Morris in Paris while he was serving as United States Minister to France.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
26708
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tilt-top table
Classification:
Date:
1876-1900
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 31 x 29 3/4 in. ( 78.7 x 75.6 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Empire style tilt-top table with an American eagle, crossed American flags, and inlaid portraits of George and Martha Washington and General Lafayette on circular top; tripod pedestal base consisting of spiral-turned baluster supported on legs with acanthus-carved knees and claw-and-ball feet on casters.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanet Hein Chutjian, in memory of her son, Levon Chutjian
Object Number:
1959.52
Gallery Label:
This table descended through the Hein family, who settled in the vicinity of Albany, New York. It may have been made around the time of the nation's centennial in 1876.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
26706
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.








