Salt shakers (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
each: 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.
Description:
Pair of yellow lead glass salt shakers blown in a multi-part mold; threaded circular collar on square body with a molded "X" with faceted designs on each side; pierced metal domed top with threaded collar and finial.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.420ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25204
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt shaker
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Yellow lead glass salt shaker blown in a multi-part mold; threaded circular collar on square body with a molded "X" with faceted designs on each side; pierced metal domed top with threaded collar and finial.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.420b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. ( 14 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass goblet with three bands of oval depressions on lower bowl, hexagonal stem, and plain circular foot (Thumbprint pattern).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1023
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:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25202
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 in. ( 19.7 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Blue pressed lead glass candlestick with hexagonal baluster stem and socket; stem joined by wafer to hollow hexagonal trumpet-shaped base with blade knop and vertical section bounded by collars.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1942.568b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
25201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlesticks (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 23.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of blue pressed lead glass candlesticks with hexagonal baluster stem and socket; stem joined by wafer to hexagonal trumpet-shaped base with blade knop and vertical section bounded by collars.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.885ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
25200
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass dish; circular form with plain edge, embellished by twisted border; twenty-petaled flower at center of well, surrounded by ridged circle; vertical petal motifs along interior rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.345b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25199
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick: blue
Classification:
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 23.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Blue pressed lead glass candlestick with hexagonal baluster stem and socket; stem joined by wafer to hexagonal trumpet-shaped base with blade knop and vertical section bounded by collars.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.885b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
25198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 23.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Blue pressed lead glass candlestick with hexagonal baluster stem and socket; stem joined by wafer to hexagonal trumpet-shaped base with blade knop and vertical section bounded by collars.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.885a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
25197
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass dish; circular form with plain edge, embellished by twisted border; twenty-petaled flower at center of well, surrounded by ridged circle; vertical petal motifs along interior rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.345e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall: 7 3/4 x 4 in.
Description:
Pair of opaque light blue pressed lead glass candlesticks; socket and bobeche with vertical lobed ribbing on ribbed columnar standard on ogee-curved pedestal base with lobed ribs; hollow interior.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.873ab[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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