Ring
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Jet, pearl, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Ring of gold metal set with 1 teardrop-shaped jet (1 missing) and 1 small pearl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston, Sr. 1951
Object Number:
Z.2300.4
Gallery Label:
This object probably was worn by Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909), ancestor of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35400
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch and sleeve buttons set (demi-parure)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Tortoise shell, metal
Dimensions:
overall (brooch): 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm )
overall (each button): 5/8 x 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.6
Description:
Tortoise shell brooch and sleeve buttons set (demi-parure); brooch is horizontal oval with half-sphere at the center surrounded by double-lobed open work, with hinged pin and hook attachment on reverse; buttons are vertical oval with "H" at the center of beveled face, metal shank on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.769b.1-3
Marks:
carved: center, button face: "H"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35399
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring in box
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Gold; cardboard, velvet
Dimensions:
Box: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm)
Overall: 1/8 x 3/4 in. (0.3 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Gold ring with inscription "R" at center of band, floral design at shoulders; box with lid is rectangular, covered with light blue paper with jeweler's information printed on top of lid, inside of box is lined with white velvet cleft across the center to hold ring.
Object Number:
INV.769n.1-3
Marks:
engraved: center of ring: "R"
printed: top of lid: "PFLEGING & SCHABEL, / JEWELERS, / 1038 THIRD AVENUE, / NEW YORK."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
35397
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Enamel, metal (silver?)
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Small ring enameled with turquoise-blue enamel and inscribed with "GOTT MIT DIR".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston, Sr. 1951
Object Number:
Z.2300.3
Marks:
engraved: on ring surface: "GOTT MIT DIR"
Gallery Label:
This object probably was worn by Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909), ancestor of the donor. The German inscription translates to the English phrase, "God Is With You."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35396
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Chalcedony, silver, topaz
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 1 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Oval carnelian brooch in sterling silver bezel, with hinged pin and hook on reverse; brooch has sterling silver bow-tie with geometric angles at the center, each side of the bow and the center set with colorless topaz; outer edge of bezel is baluster shaped.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah S. Lyon, 1958
Object Number:
Z.2267.9
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35380
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Mother of pearl, silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Horizontal oval mother of pearl brooch with silver gilt bezel and frame, with hinged pin and hook on reverse; carving on mother of pearl depicts a simple flower in front of a fan of leaves, with an out-facing flower on either side; frame has incised beaded swag all around.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah S. Lyon, 1958
Object Number:
Z.2267.8
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35379
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bar pin
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold, turquoise, pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 1 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gold bar pin with turquoise and seed pearl settings, hinged pin and hook attachments on reverse; small turquoise stones are set in a circle at the center with a seed pearl at the center, having the look of a flower; 2 gold flowers with a vertical gold bar between them flank both sides of the center; a seed pearl projects from either end, and the outer edges are beaded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah S. Lyon, 1958
Object Number:
Z.2267.7
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Gold, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 2 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Gold brooch with hinged pin and hook attachments on rear; brooch is overall horizontal rectangular with hollow center, the long sides are incurving and the 4 corners are rounded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah S. Lyon, 1958
Object Number:
Z.2267.6
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35374
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Gold, turquoise
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Gold ring set with 3 oval turquoises in bezel settings (1 turquoise missing); chased shoulders.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston, Sr., 1951
Object Number:
Z.2300.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35365
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Lapis lazuli, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 6.4 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pair of lapis lazuli pendant earrings, comprising lapis sphere suspending teardrop-shaped lapis bead, capped with scalloped gold head; gold ear-wires.
Credit Line:
Gift. of Mr. Goodhue Livingston, Sr. 1951
Object Number:
Z.2300.6ab
Gallery Label:
This object probably was worn by Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909), ancestor of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35360
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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