Sphere (witch ball)
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 in. ( 14.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless and opaque white blown glass sphere with open pontil mark at one end and applied opaque white threads pulled up to create a loop pattern and them overlaid with colorless glass.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number:
1934.30
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this is a witch ball. With metal stand that is not original.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25335
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sphere (witch ball)
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 in. ( 15.2 cm )
Description:
Red blown glass sphere (or witch ball) blown in a ribbed dip mold and twisted with a pontil mark at one end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number:
1934.29
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this is a witch ball. With metal stand that is not original.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25334
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glass sphere on stand: blue
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 in. ( 15.2 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue blown glass sphere with pontil mark on end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number:
1934.26
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this is a witch ball. With metal stand that is not original.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25333
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cologne bottles (2) with stoppers
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 7 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 20 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless pressed lead glass cologne bottles; twelve-sided cylindrical form with thick molded ring with indentations around lower portion; short, cylindrical neck with flange lip; conical stopper with eight vertical indentations around sides.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.295a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sphere (witch ball)
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 in. ( 15.9 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue blown glass sphere(or witch ball) with pontil mark on end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number:
1934.25
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this is a witch ball. With metal stand that is not original.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25331
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Finger bowls (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 3 5/8 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 9.2 x 14.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless cut lead glass finger bowls with two pouring spouts and fourteen panels around sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Object Number:
1945.127a-b
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these finger bowls belonged to Frederic de Peyster (1790-1882).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
25330
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cruet set stand
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( 19 x 19 cm )
Description:
Silver-plated frame or stand with pedestal; with apron pressed with design of clover and flowers; stand swivels; pattern of five holes around center screw, to hold bottles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.326a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25329
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Classification:
Date:
1800-1925
Medium:
Glass, wicker
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 7 x 5 in. ( 27.9 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Pale green blown glass bottle with cylindrical neck, rounded shoulder, and ovoid body with narrow, high waist; cased in wicker from shoulder down; strap handle.
Object Number:
Z.698
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
25328
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vases (2)
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 9 x 4 5/8 in. ( 22.9 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass vase; bowl's decoration composed of smooth circles around rim, and smooth, rounded shapes arranged around central faceted hexagons to form three abstract stars or flowers; hexagonal stem and calloped base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.775ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
25327
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet: Vase
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 4 5/8 in. ( 22.9 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass vase; bowl's decoration composed of smooth circles around rim, and smooth, rounded shapes arranged around central faceted hexagons to form three abstract stars or flowers; hexagonal stem and calloped base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.775b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
25326
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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