Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1827
Medium:
Gold, chalcedony
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 4.8 x 3.8 x 1 cm )
Description:
Gold watch fob with milky chalcedony seal; bail is vertically ribbed, attached to frame of rotating bezel with scrollwork design, plain bar half-frame, plain bezel; seal depicts inscribed banners across both top and bottom, palm tree set above crest set in oval in front of tilted ship's anchor on grass; opposite side is inscribed "JP / to / RD / 1827."
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1928.11
Marks:
carved: seal side of stone, across top: "DEPRESSA RESUEGO"
carved: seal side of stone, bottom of crest: "PAIS EI(?)N CRAINS RIEN"
carved: seal side of stone, beneath crest: "K(illeg.)"
carved: seal side of stone, across bottom: "NEVER DESPAIR"
car
Gallery Label:
This watch fob with seal once belonged to John Pintard (1759-1844), founder of the New-York Historical Society and leader in many civic, educational, charitable and religious activities in New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1827
eMuseum Object ID:
34948
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (fastened): 1/8 x 1/4 x 16 in. ( 0.3 x 0.6 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Gold chain necklace with circular clasp fastener.
Object Number:
Z.2177
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
34942
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuff links in box
Classification:
Date:
1894-1920
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (box): 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
overall (each): 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 1 x 3.2 x 1.3
Description:
Pair of gold cuff links in box; each cuff link is in two oval pieces joined at the shanks on the reverse with an oblong link; one side of each with "F de P", opposite side of each has armor's helmet and gorget with a plume at the top.
Object Number:
INV.3391g-j
Marks:
engraved: one side of each: "F de P"
Gallery Label:
These cufflinks are probably from the De Peyster family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
34941
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring in case
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold, jet; leather, string
Dimensions:
Case: 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. (0.3 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm)
Overall: 1/8 x 3/4 in. (0.3 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Gold band set in beaded bezel with five circular jet stones across the front, center stone being slightly larger than the others; housed in hand stitched leather pocket-like case.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mary E. Warner
Object Number:
1948.13a.1-2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
34933
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Metal friendship ring with three rows of ribbing around the band, rectangular panel center front with monogram "CLS" engraved; inscription around inside band.
Object Number:
Z.1707
Marks:
engraved: center front: "CLS"
engraved: inside band: "Sacred to Friendship"
incised: inside band: "A S"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34930
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jewelry fragment
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Fragment of oculus, consisting of nearly square metal frame with inset clear glass.
Object Number:
Z.2147ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34928
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1861-1865
Medium:
Bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3/4 x 1 in. ( 0.6 x 1.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Carved bone ring with plain band, oblong panel center front with cross set on its side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss K. A. Schlund
Object Number:
1947.239e
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this ring was made by a Union soldier convalescing in a northern hospital during the Civil War, and was given to nurse Caroline Cox. A tag with the ring identifies John McEvoy as the maker, and says that he was a prisoner at Libby, Virginia.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
34927
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mourning bracelet with case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1854
Medium:
Hair, gold, diamonds, silver, textile; leather, velvet, metal
Dimensions:
Overall (bracelet): 7 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (19.1 x 2.9 cm)
Case: 3 1/2 x 4 in. ( 8.9 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Braided hair mourning bracelet with gold clasp; oval medallion at clasp is clear glass locket (empty) lined with purple textile or paper; silver "M" set with diamond chips on cover of glass locket; gold frame and clasp decorated with chased, braided, and engraved motifs; inscription on reverse of push-button metal clasp; fitted black leather case lined with pale green velvet (hinge broken); retailer's name stamped at underside of case lid.
Object Number:
INV.774a-c
Marks:
Underside of case cover stamped in gold: "TIFFANY & CO. / 550 B.WAY, / NEW-YORK"
Inscriptions:
Underside of clasp engraved: "MEM / 10th July 1851"
Gallery Label:
This mourning bracelet memorializes Mary Elizabeth Morris (1808-1851, née Babcock), the wife of William Lewis Morris (1804-1864). Mary died on July 10, 1851 at the age of 43, and the bracelet was probably made with her hair as a keepsake for one of her four daughters: Margaret Antoinette (b. 1830), Frances (b. 1832), Susan Arden (b. 1837), or Mary Elizabeth (b. 1849).
Provenance:
Mary Elizabeth Babcock (1808-1851), who married William Lewis Morris (1805-1864); to their son John Babcock Morris (b.1839), who married Mary E. Faitoute; to their son John Babcock Morris Jr. (1881-1957), the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1854
eMuseum Object ID:
34920
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sleeve buttons (2) in case
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Chalcedony, gold; leather, silk, metal
Dimensions:
overall (in case): 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 4.8 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of circular sleeve buttons in case; buttons are gold with blue and white onyx cameo centers on obverse, each depicting a horse's head in bridle, shanks on reverse; case is blue leather with lid hinged to box at the back and metal clasp fastener center front, inside lined with satin and velvet with slots in the box to slide the buttons into.
Credit Line:
Gift of Annie L. Gebhard
Object Number:
1924.48a-c
Marks:
printed: center inside lid: "BROWNE & SPAULDING / 568 & 570 / BROADWAY / NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34917
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Gold, silver, gilt, quartz, chalcedony
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 7 x 4.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Gold and silver gilt watch fob consisting of a ring with three charms and a bail; one charm is lozenge shaped with molded floral design on both sides; another charm is bell shaped with oval carnelian seal (no design); the third charm is grapevine and scroll design attached to floral garland bezel with faceted quartz setting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Harison and Mr. William Harison
Object Number:
1941.305
Gallery Label:
This watch fob belonged to General Philip Schuyler (1836-1906). He served in the Union army during the Civil War and was a member of the Seventh Regiment, New York National Guard. He was also president of the Union Club. Schuyler married Harriet Lowndes Langdon in 1872.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
34909
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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