Goblet
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed (probably lead) glass goblet with plain rim above three stylized palm leaves with background of vertical ribbing, faceted stem, and sunburst on underside of foot (Ribbed Palm pattern, originally called "Sprig").
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1022
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24748
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall: 10 x 3 1/2 in.
Description:
Amber iridescent glass candlestick blown into two-part full-size mold; cylindrical socket with flaring rim; compressed knop above baluster-shaped stem;dome-shaped hollow foot; no pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchase from the Estate of Charles G. Thompson, 1942
Object Number:
INV.13427b
Gallery Label:
These candlesticks imitate the popular favrile glass produced by Tiffany Studios.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
24747
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sherry glass: egg cup
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass footed eggcup with bell-shaped bowl decorated with three thumbprints in intaglio frames with drapery suspended between them (Lincoln Drape pattern); stepped foot with sunburst on underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harry King
Object Number:
1938.244
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24746
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1829-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 5 in. ( 26.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless, lead glass decanter blown in a three-part mold (McKearin GIII-2, Type 2) with tapered ribbed neck with flanged lip, rounded shoulders molded with wide vertical ribbing swirles to right, and a cylindrical body with a panel embossed "WINE" within a wreath in a band of sunbursts in diamonds above vertical ribbing with a plain base with pontil mark; spherical ribbed stopper blown in a three-part mold (McKearin 16).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.464ab
Marks:
embossed: on side; "WINE"
Gallery Label:
"Labeled qt. decanters" made at the Brooklyn Glass Works were advertised in Baltimore, MD in 1829.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24745
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 25.7 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass decanter blown in three-part mold (McKearin GIII-15); bulbous body with flange lip, cylindrical neck, and sloping shoulders; molded pattern consists of a band of vertical ribs separated by a horizontal ring from a band of diagonal ribs; three repeat patterns of sunburst around concentric circles and diamond diapering; vertical ribbing around base; rayed bottom (McKearin Rayed type VIIA); pontil mark; stopper has sunburst at top, band of diamond diapering, and vertical ribs around bottom (McKearin plate 144, no. 3).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1938.57ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24744
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 3 in. ( 14.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass goblet with plain rim, pattern of diamonds and interlacing diagonals with scalloped border on bowl, faceted stem, and circular base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.347b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
24743
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 20 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass decanter blown in three-part mold (McKearin GIII-15); bulbous body with flange lip, cylindrical neck, and sloping shoulders; molded pattern consists of a band of vertical ribs separated by a horizontal ring from a band of diagonal ribs; three repeat patterns of sunburst around concentric circles and diamond diapering; vertical ribbing around base; rayed bottom (McKearin Rayed type VIIA); pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1938.56a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24742
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanters with stoppers (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1820-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 10 1/2 x 5 in. ( 26.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless lead glass decanters blown in a three-part mold (McKearin GIII-2, Type 1) with tapered ribbed neck with flanged lip, rounded shoulders molded with wide vertical ribbing swirles to right, and a cylindrical body with band of sunbursts in diamonds above vertical ribbing with a plain base with pontil mark; pressed disc stopper with rays (McKearin 25).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.461a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24741
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1820-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 5 in. ( 26.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless, lead glass decanter blown in a three-part mold (McKearin GIII-2, Type 1) with tapered ribbed neck with flanged lip, rounded shoulders molded with wide vertical ribbing swirles to right, and a cylindrical body with band of sunbursts in diamonds above vertical ribbing with a plain base with pontil mark; pressed disc stopper with rays (McKearin 25).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.461cd
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24740
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1825-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 24.8 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless, lead glass decanter blown in three-part mold (McKearin GIII-9); cylindrical body with flat lip, cylindrical neck, and sloping shoulders; molded pattern consists of a band of vertical ribs separated by a horizontal ring from a band of diagonal ribs; three repeat patterns of sunburst and diamond diapering; vertical ribbing around base; rayed bottom; pontil mark; wheel-shaped stopper with circular indentation at center and rays around outside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.466ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24739
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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