Candlesticks (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1835-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.
Description:
Pair of colorless lead glass candlesticks with a blown socket and pressed standard and base; cylindrical socket with upturned bobeche joined by three-ringed knop to quatrefoil columnar standard on five-stepped quatrefoil base; hollow interior with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Fannie G. Dudley and Family
Object Number:
1957.165ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
25051
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glass rummer
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 14.9 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless, lead glass rummer with large blown bowl, short cylindrical stem; bowl cut with frosted, wavy, feather-edged band with elongated ovals cut along center; three anchors cut in frosted medallions above band, and three stars cut in frosted medallions below band; pressed base with circular, double domed upper portion and square lower portion with interior impressed with ribbed cone.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.780b
Gallery Label:
Rummers are characterized by their large, ovoid bowls and heavy feet. Their use was not limited to the drinking of rum, although the beverage was very popular during the early nineteenth century, when many rummers were made.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25050
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Drinking glass: monogramed
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass drinking glass; tall, narrow, cylindrical form; initials "W de G" engraved.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.1018b
Marks:
engraved: "W de G"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this glass belonged to William de Groot (1825-1898).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25049
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cordial glass
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 in. ( 10.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed (probably lead) glass cordial glass with ogee-shaped bowl with six vertical panels with arched tops around sides, stem with two faceted ball knops, and sunburst on underside of foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Object Number:
1945.128f
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this object belonged to Frederic de Peyster (1790-1882).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
25047
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1750-1775
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 6 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Opalescent white glass bowl; bowl with flared lip and foot ring with band of painted polychrome decoration consisting of two floral sprays and two birds within two horizontal red lines at rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Christiana De Peyster Bertram
Object Number:
1935.81
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this was used as a baptismal font by the De Peyster family. Also, the accession records attribute the bowl to Bristol, England.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
25046
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug
Classification:
Date:
1790-1810
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall (excluding handle):: 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Opaque white non-lead glass mug; barrel-shaped mug with applied handle crimped at end with gold band at rim and polychrome picture of eagle with "Liberty" in script above and one gold star below, all within foliate wreath surrounded by 14 gold stars; slightly domed base with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Whitin
Object Number:
1921.15
Gallery Label:
Opaque white glass, known in the period as "glass china" was an imitation of Chinese porcelain made throughout Europe. Mugs with eagles and "Liberty" were made in Italy in the 19th century for the American market. According to the accession records, this mug was made in Bristol, England, to commemorate the admittance of Vermont into the Union, May 4, 1791. A curatorial card dated 4/1/61 notes that a Mrs. Wm. Wright owns a similar mug with 15 stars that marked the admission of Kentucky in 1793.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
25043
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblets (3)
Classification:
Date:
1865-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 6 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 15.6 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Set of colorless pressed lead glass goblets; bowl with straight sides and curved lower portion; plain, 7/8" thick band around rim above alternating ferns and wheat stalks; hexagonal stem and circular base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.359a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25041
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 3 3/8 in. ( 30.5 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless cut lead glass footed decanter with globular body long, narrow cylindrical neck, and flange lip; neck cut into hexagonal form; body has copper wheel engraved decoration consisting of a band of circles separarated from one another by parallel lines above a wide band of diamond diapering with alternating circles and stars; circular base has sunburst on reverse; stopper is hexagonal cone with outcurving sides, tapering stem, and bubble inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.59a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25040
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanters with stoppers (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 12 3/4 x 5 in.
Description:
Pair of colorless lead glass decanters blown in a mold (possibly pressure molded); cylindrical neck with rounded lip, ring at shoulders, conical body heavily molded with rounded pillars that separate six drapes, with pillars extending onto base with possible ground pontil mark in center; cork stoppers painted black with yellow and gold vine and grapes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.460ab
Gallery Label:
These decanters could either be pressure-molded (which would mean they were made in France, 1825-1855), or mold-blown (which would mean they were made in England or America, 1840-1870). See publications.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25039
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 5 in. ( 32.4 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass decanter blown in a mold (possibly pressure molded); cylindrical neck with rounded lip, ring at shoulders, conical body heavily molded with rounded pillars that separate six drapes, with pillars extending onto base with possible ground pontil mark in center; cork stoppers painted black with yellow and gold vine and grapes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.460b
Gallery Label:
This decanter could either be pressure-molded (which would mean it was made in France, 1825-1855), or it is mold-blown (which would mean it was made in England or America, 1840-1870). See publications.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25038
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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