Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Gold, quartz
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Gold watch fob with amethyst monogram seal; fob has hollow finial bail with knop, grape bunches in relief above large grape bunch which is set on the base, the base is vertically ribbed and is decorated with grapevine around bottom edge near bezel; seal is beveled and inscribed "TDL."
Object Number:
INV.12408
Marks:
carved: center of seal: "TDL"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
34908
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Gold, copper, chalcedony
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gold copper-gilt watch fob with seal impression; barrel shaped bail attached to arched frame for seal, the frame is screwed the seal allowing both pieces to swivel completely; seal has carnelian on one side, rectangular seal in relief on opposite side with hatchmark design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman, 1907
Object Number:
INV.12406
Gallery Label:
According to a tag attached to this watch fob, this was the seal belonging to Captain Benjamin Davies.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
34906
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
1700-1775
Medium:
Quartz, garnet, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 1/8 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 51.1 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Gold watch fob with charm and beveled quartz seal; flat braided chain link chain made adjustable with a charm which allows the chain to slide through one side only, the charm is medallion shaped with rinceau design on both sides and a faceted half sphere garnet on obverse; the seal is suspended from the chain with a hollow finial bail with knop, attached to gold mount with scrolled acanthus leaves, the base is ribbed around the top surface and worked with geometric designs around the bottom edge; the seal depicts the helmet and chest guard of a suit of armor above a crest with a fully branched tree with a fish beneath, and an inscribed banner beneath the crest across the bottom.
Object Number:
INV.12402
Marks:
carved: on seal, beneath crest: "MORIENDUM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
34904
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Quartz, silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Silver gilt watch fob with faceted citrine quartz seal; bail is hollow finial with knop affixed to fob with scrolled foliate garland which secures the bezel; silver throughout is decorated with acorns and acanthus leaves; the seal depicts a shirt cuffed hand clutching a full bloom rose, set above a crest with a vertical long stemmed rose on each side, inscribed banner below.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.1013
Marks:
carved: bottom of seal: "PORTO SPINAM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
34902
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sleeve buttons (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of circular gold sleeve buttons, obverse has black enamel meandering pattern around the outer edge and checkerboard pattern in the center, a solid bar across the center with an oak leaf empressed on a square at the middle.
Object Number:
INV.974cd
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34900
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 2 1/8 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 5.4 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pair of metal earrings with findings, missing bail and attachments; the earrings are hexagonal with rinceau design along three sides.
Object Number:
INV.974ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34896
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch set (3)
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Coral, gold
Dimensions:
Overall (1941.271a): 1 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. (2.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm)
Overall (1941.271b): 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. (1.6 x 3.2 x 2
Description:
Set of 3 matching coral brooches on gold frames; all brooches have coral rosebud spray with gold stems, with hinged pins and hooks on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.271a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
34886
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuff links in envelope
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Gold, other metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/4 x 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of oval gold plated cuff links, each in two pieces with shanks on the reverse, linked together with oblong link at the shanks; monogram at the center of each piece, surrounded with scroll design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Object Number:
1939.501ab
Marks:
engraved: center of each piece: "JE"
Gallery Label:
These cuff links belonged to John Stoneacre Ellis (1828-1896), a brigadier general in the California militia and high sheriff of San Francisco.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34884
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuff links (pair) in envelope
Classification:
Date:
1750-1780
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 7/8 x 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 2.2 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold cuff links, each consisting of a set a flat oval pieces with shanks on reverse and joined together with oblong link between the shanks; monogram "G" at center of each flat surface.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frederic Gallatin
Object Number:
1889.8ab
Marks:
engraved: center of each piece: "G"
Gallery Label:
These cuff links belonged to Horatio Gates (1728/9-1806). Born in England, he served in Nova Scotia under Cornwallis in the British army as a youth. He came to America in 1772, purchasing land in what is now West Virginia. Siding with the colonies when the Revolution broke out, he joined the Continental Army and was given the rank of brigadier general. In 1790 he freed his slaves, sold his plantation, and moved to New York. He served in the New York State legislature from 1800 to 1801.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
34883
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Chalcedony, silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 3.8 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Silver gilt watch fob with milky chalcedony seal; bail is hollow finial with knop, affixed to fob with scrolled foliate garland, the base of the fob is rectangular and domed, silver is decorated throughout with acorns and oak leaves; the seal depicts a lion passant above a crest with a greek cross having a bird perched in each quadrant.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Helen A. Collingwood
Object Number:
1930.20
Gallery Label:
This watch fob belonged to John McComb, Jr. (1763-1853), designer of New York's City Hall. The seal depicts the McComb family coat of arms.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
34877
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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