Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Coral, metal
Dimensions:
overall (unfastened): 7/8 x 7 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 17.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Carved coral bracelet with metal clasp fastener; oak branch with acorns covers clasp face, band is hinged bar links.
Object Number:
Z.1697
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35248
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Silver, turquoise
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.1 x 6 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver filigree earrings with wire hooks; front of hook has rosette with half-sphere turquoise at the center, flanks by sawtooth discs, a larger rosette hangs from the center, also with half-sphere turquoise at the center, 5 decorations hang across the bottom, alternating 3 circular pieces with Persian writing, smaller sawtooth discs between.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.6ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
35243
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch and earrings set (demi-parure)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
overall (brooch): 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 3.8 x 4.4 cm )
overall (each earring): 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. (
Description:
Silver filigree brooch and earrings set (demi-parure); brooch (a) is in the form of a 6-petal flower with a row of coiled silver fringe across the bottom, pin and hook attachment on reverse; wire hook earrings (b, c) suspend arched hanger with two filigree tassels and one coiled silver bead between them.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.5a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
35241
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tuxedo stud
Classification:
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Gold, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gold-plated tuxedo stud with large, circular shank.
Object Number:
Z.2132
Marks:
stamped: reverse of shank: "W & H"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
35226
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tie pin in box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal, chalcedony; cardboard, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (box): 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1.6 x 8.9 x 1.6 cm )
overall (pin): 2 1/2 x 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 6.4 x 1 x 1 cm )
Description:
Tie pin in box; pin has straight metal pin which curves over at the top and forms a bezel with red chalcedony stone (carnelian or sard); box is white cardboard with cotton lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.55a-c
Marks:
printed: center of box lid: "ADOLPHE WIEL / Lapidaire-Joaillier / CANNES AIX-LES-BAINS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35219
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pendant
Classification:
Date:
1865-1895
Medium:
Gold, quartz
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 10.2 x 4.4 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Oval gold pendant with alternating amethyst and citrine quartz settings around the edge, hollow in center, remnants of suspended stones at the bottom; open scrollwork at the bottom.
Object Number:
Z.2092
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
35215
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chatelaine fragment (hook)
Classification:
Date:
1650-1750
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Chased gold chatelaine fragment (hook only); bell shaped hook-plate with robed allegorical figure in maritime setting holding a ship's anchor, surrounded with floral and scroll design; bail fittings for chain suspension across the bottom.
Object Number:
Z.2091
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
35214
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chatelaine in case
Classification:
Date:
1625-1675
Medium:
Gold, ivory, other metal; leather, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 18.7 x 8.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Chased gold chatelaine with implements and case; the hook suspends the étui at the center flanked on both sides with smaller acorn shaped containers (possibly thimble holders); overall rinceau design with women in togas eating grapes and putti interspersed; contains two-leaf ivory note tablet with metal brad at the bottom for pivoting, pocket knife, and the top of a needle case holder (?); leather case is lined with pink silk and is clover shaped at the top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Margaret Van Rensselaer
Object Number:
1929.148a-f
Gallery Label:
This chatelaine was worn by Elsje Tymens (Mrs. Jacob Leisler, d. ca. 1704). Her stepmother, Mrs. Govert Loockermans, brought it to New Amsterdam from Holland. Elsje Tymens was a wealthy widow connected with many leading Dutch families, including the Bayards and Van Cortlandts. She married Jacob Leisler in 1663 and had one daughter, Hester (Mrs. Barent Rynders, Jr., 1673-1757/63). Jacob Leisler (1640-1691) was an anti-Catholic insurrectionist who supported William of Orange as King of England.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1675
eMuseum Object ID:
35210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar button
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Circular gold one-piece collar button with circular shank on reverse.
Object Number:
Z.2169
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
35203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar button
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Gold, diamond
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Circular 18 karat gold collar button with diamond set in the center, with larger circular shank on reverse.
Object Number:
Z.2166
Marks:
stamped: reverse of shank: "18.K"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
35201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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