Inkwell and cover
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 7 cm )
Description:
Cobalt lead glass inkwell and cover, both blown in twelve pillar mold and turned slightly to the left; inkwell is a flattened cone shape with belly, and cover is dome shaped with ball knop.
Object Number:
INV.3812ab
Gallery Label:
Ware pattern on reverse is very regular, indicating that this may be a reproduction.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
13454
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Billy club
Classification:
Date:
1820-1860
Medium:
Glass, metal, textile, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 38.7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine blown non-lead glass billy club; cylindrical form with knob at one end with pontil mark with brass and wood handle with textile binding.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.196
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
13343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shot glass
Classification:
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass shot glass; truncated conical shape with paneled body with flutes at base.
Object Number:
INV.8703b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
13084
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
One of a Pair of Miniature Candlesticks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7.3 x 6 cm )
Description:
Amethyst pressed lead glass candlestick; hexagonal, with incurving base leading to cup with flat, hexagonal top.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.756d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13082
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Kerosene table lamp with globe
Classification:
Date:
1890-1895
Medium:
Glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 3/4 x 12 in. ( 57.8 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Kerosene lamp with spherical shade and baluster shape casing for kerosene reservoir both of opaque red glass molded with floral pattern; brass base, reservoir, burner, handles, and decoration encircling reservoir. Condition: Needs Cylinder
Object Number:
1958.124
Marks:
inscribed: in low relief on wick raiser: "MADE IN/US OF AMERICA"
inscribed: in low relief on top of burner: "CONSOLIDATED" surrounded by "PAT'D SEPT 9.90 APR. 11.93 APR. 30. 95"
Gallery Label:
This type of lamp is also known as a "Gone With the Wind Lamp."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
13019
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 9.5 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Opaque white pressed glass "Uncle Sam" hat, with stripes in relief and stars in intaglio.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.553
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
12979
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Paperweight
Classification:
Date:
1852-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Lead glass paperweight of flattened spherical shape enclosing cross composed of mulberry-colored petals around a brilliant turquoise center; pale, saucer-shaped latticinio ground with open center, deep basal concavity, and pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair
Object Number:
1965.453
Marks:
handwritten in ink and pencil: on paper label affixed to base: "98 / Am"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12950
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Small toy cup
Classification:
Date:
1845-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 3 x 2 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass toy cup; octagonal form with sloping sides decorated with beaded ovals; scrolled handle.
Object Number:
INV.555
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
12913
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp: twin wick
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 16.8 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Light aquamarine glass oil lamp with mold-blown flattened spherical font and pressed, hollow incurving conical base; brass collar.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.313
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
12908
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. ( 13 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown glass goblet with flat bottomed cylindrical bowl, thick hollow cylindrical stem, and circular base; pontil mark at bottom of stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John V. Irwin
Object Number:
1961.54
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
12536
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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