Glass Tumbler with a Portrait of Dewitt Clinton
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Glass, ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 in. ( 8.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass tumbler with cut decoration and sulphide; cut decoration consists of strawberry diamonds with tall fans between; two horizontal bands above paneled base; engraved rose vine around rim; rose vines around initials "HPJ" for Henry P. Jones; sulphide of De Witt Clinton incrusted in base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1968.22
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tumbler was aquired by Henry P. Jones while on tour in the company of De Witt Clinton in 1825. Jones later presented it to his cousin, Mrs. William Sidney Smith.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
25132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stem glasses (6)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Description:
Six colorless pressed (probably lead) glass stem glasses--three goblets and three cordial glass--with ogee-shaped bowl with six vertical panels with arched tops around sides and stem with two faceted ball knops; goblets have plain foot; cordial glasses have sunburst on underside of foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Object Number:
1945.128a-f
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these glasses belonged to Frederic de Peyster (1790-1882).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
25131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler with portrait of Dewitt Clinton
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Glass, ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 in. ( 8.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass tumbler with cut decoration; cylindrical form with four cut bands 5/8" below rim; six alternating plain and fine diamond grid panels; one plain panel engraved with initials "DWC" for De Witt Clinton; fourteen deep panels cut around base; sulphide of De Witt Clinton incrusted in base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alfred De Witt
Object Number:
1884.4
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this tumbler was part of a set presented to Governor De Witt Clinton. The set was later given to the father of the donor (Peter De Witt). The cameo in the base is attributed to Apsley Pelatt of London.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
25130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 16.2 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed (probably lead) glass goblet with ogee-shaped bowl with six vertical panels with arched tops around sides, stem with two faceted ball knops, and plain circular foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Object Number:
1945.128c
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this object belonged to Frederic de Peyster (1790-1882).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
25129
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cordial glass
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 in. ( 10.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed (probably lead) glass cordial glass with ogee-shaped bowl with six vertical panels with arched tops around sides, stem with two faceted ball knops, and sunburst on underside of foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Object Number:
1945.128d
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this object belonged to Frederic de Peyster (1790-1882).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
25128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1813-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 4 in. ( 22.9 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass decanter; tapered neck with two applied annulated rings and flanged lip, sloping shoulders, and barrel-shaped body with two bands of applied chain decorations and a slight push-up with pontil mark; spherical stopper with mercurial ring.
Object Number:
INV.3269ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
25127
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 26.7 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless cut lead glass decanter; tapering, septagonal cylindrical neck with flaring lip; seven panels cut around sloping shoulders; septagonal body with deep cut ribs separating panels; conical stopper with air bubble, cut with six panels at top, middle, and bottom
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.285cd
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25126
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanters (pair) with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless cut lead glass decanters; short cylindrical neck and flaring lip; long, sloping shoulders decorated with step cutting; slightly bulbous barrel-shaped body cut with fourteen panels; cut with rays beneath base; mushroom-shaped stopper cut with rays extending from center to perimeter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Francis P. Webb
Object Number:
1954.85a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
25125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblets (4)
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 5 7/8 x 3 in. ( 14.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Set of four colorless pressed glass goblets 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:
1948.347a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
25124
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:
1948.347d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
25123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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