Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/16 in. ( 1.3 x 8.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, three-masted side-wheel steamer with flag flying, on wavy sea, with inscription above and below ship; on interior rim, pattern of shields, clear hearts, scrolls, and stars, on stippled ground; rope table ring (Lee-Rose 624).
Object Number:
INV.14400e
Marks:
pressed: in well: "CHANCELLOR/LIVINGSTON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24165
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figured bottle/flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. ( 22.2 x 14 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Deep amber non-lead glass figured bottle blown in a three-part mold with patent lip, cylindrical neck, body representing head, torso, and arms of a man (possibly a coachman) holding a pipe in his hands, inscription "VAN DUNCK'S GENEVER TRADE MARK WARE & SCHMITZ" on reverse, and oval base with chamfered heel and shallow concave profile.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1043
Marks:
in relief: on reverse: "VAN DUNCK'S / GENEVER / TRADE MARK / WARE & SCHMITZ"
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:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
24164
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1829-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, three-masted side-wheel steamer (the Benjamin Franklin) with stippled rigging, with inscription in arc over ship and initials in flag at left; eagle at top, with pattern of anchors, scrolls, and stars, on stippled ground, along interior rim; rope table ring (Lee-Rose 619).
Object Number:
INV.14395b
Marks:
pressed: in well, top: "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN"
pressed: in well: "BF"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; side-wheel steamer with single smokestack and flag flying at center of well, on wavy sea, enclosed by stippled ring; vine with bunches of grapes and leaves running along edge of well; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes on interior rim, every other arch with small flower at top (Lee-Rose 615).
Object Number:
INV.14400b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1836
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass cup plate; octagonal form with scalloped edge; in center of well, small side-wheel steamer with single smokestack (and smoke) and flag flying from left side, on wavy sea; inscription around edge of well; in interior well, eight geometric patterns composed of tiny lozenges; acanthus leaf and egg pattern near edge of plate (Lee-Rose 614).
Object Number:
INV.14397a
Marks:
pressed: around well: "UNION GLASS WORKS * PITTSBURGH * ... * 1836"
pressed: on interior rim: "1"; "2"; "3"; "4"; "5"; "6"; "7"; "8"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
24161
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Match holders (2)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall: 2 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.
Description:
Two pressed lead glass match holders in the form of a horse pulling a barrel-shaped cart mounted on a cylindrical stand; top of stand is reeded for use as striking pad; 1953.652a is blue and 1953.652b is amber.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.652ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24159
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/16 in. ( 1.3 x 8.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating bulls' eyes and points; in center of well, side-wheel steamer with smokestack, two decks, and flag flying, on stippled ground; on interior rim, pattern of shields and vines on lined ground (Lee-Rose 612).
Object Number:
INV.14400c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp: diamond in circle pattern
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 14 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass lamp blown in a three-part mold with tinned iron single wick holder and circular shield or reflector; spherical body with molded inscription; "THE HANDY NIGHT LAMP."
Object Number:
INV.3969
Marks:
in relief: on body; "THE HANDY/ NIGHT LAMP"
Gallery Label:
This lamp was used as a night light.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
24157
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp with wick
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1847-1870
Medium:
Glass, brass, marble
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 26.7 x 14 x 14 cm )
Description:
Oil lamp with pressed glass font, cast brass standard, and square marble base; spherical font has four petal-shaped panels relief borders; standard has domed base and annular knop in center; brass collar.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1510
Gallery Label:
The domed top of this lamp's font was formed by using the Magoun Patent method. This method, invented by Joseph Magoun of the New England Glass Company in 1847, eliminated moldmarks by using a hinged, three-part mold to form the sides of the font and a one-piece cylindrical mold to form a cylinder that was then tooled to form the dome.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature Smelling Bottle: Spiral Bottom
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 in. ( 8.3 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass smelling bottle; cylindrical wound body (seahorse shape) with applied trailed thread decoration (colorless) crimped into parallel notches, with crimped end; straight finish with fire-polished lip; pontil mark on side.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.761h
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
24155
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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