Signet ring in box
Classification:
Date:
1837-1900
Medium:
Gold; paper, cotton
Dimensions:
box: 1 1/2 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
ring: 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Gold signet ring with intaglio Post family crest in gold; blue "Howard & Co." paper box with fuchsia cotton wool padding.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerard Post Herrick, 1957
Object Number:
INV.12377a-c
Marks:
Interior of ring band stamped: "TIFFANY & CO."
Exterior of box cover stamped: "Howard & Co. / FIFTH AVENUE / NEW YORK / 37 AVENUE DEL'OPERA". Exterior of box cover has handwritten dedication: "With love for / Wallis from / Gerard".
Gallery Label:
This ring was given to Hamilton Wallis Herrick by his brother Gerardus Post Herrick.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33245
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch (cameo)
Classification:
Date:
1780-1880
Medium:
Shell, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1/2 x 2 in. ( 4.1 x 1.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Oval cameo brooch, once belonging to Arabella Ludlow Lewis, descendant of Francis Lewis and Gabriel Ludlow, depicting profile female bust with flowers in hair (perhaps the goddess Ceres/Demeter) carved in shell; 3-dimensional gold frame around cameo depicting twining lilies, pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Guy Forbes
Object Number:
1950.296
Gallery Label:
This cameo brooch belonged to Arabella Ludlow Lewis (ancestor of the donor), a descendant of Francis Lewis, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Gabriel Ludlow.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
33210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
19th century (?)
Medium:
Silver alloy
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 0.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver alloy band ring with (sizing?) ridge soldered to interior of shank.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
Z.1714
Gallery Label:
This ring is part of lot 145 of Bella C. Landauer's gift to the Society.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
33204
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Ring
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1876
Medium:
Silver alloy
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver alloy ring cast with various patriotic American icons/motifs (e.g. eagles, dollar sign, flag in shield).
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
Z.1713
Gallery Label:
The patriotic images suggest a date of the American Centenntial, 1876. This object is part of lot 145 of Bella C. Landauer's gift to the Society.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
33203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Gold signet child's ring; Burr family crest intaglio.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Helen Burr Smith
Object Number:
1972.5
Marks:
stamp: inside shank: "14"
Gallery Label:
This ring was presented by Van Rensselaer Burr and Elsie Hobart (Royer) to their son, Van Rensselaer Burr, Jr. (March 18, 1902-June, 1913) about 2-3 years before his death. The donor is a cousin of Van Rensselaer Burr, Jr., and was given the ring by his parents after the death of their son.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
33199
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Demi-parure
Classification:
Date:
1890-1950
Medium:
Smoky quartz, metal, leather, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
2 x 7 x 12 in.
Description:
Demi-parure of smoky quartz and metal; necklace comprising alternating smaller and larger wilted floral elements grasping faceted smoky quartzes; linked with double chain of mixed metals; matching pendant earrings of pendeloque smoky quartzes surmounted by slender foliate motifs; gold earwires; burnt-orange leather case lined with bright blue velvet and ivory satin; printed with maker's mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12677a-d
Marks:
printed: under case lid: "MOULINIE & LEGRANDROY / GENEVE" in oval scroll
Gallery Label:
This demi-parure (jewelry suite) was among the jewelry which came from the Livingston family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
33176
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace in case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Pearls, mother-of-pearl, string, leather, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
Case: 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 in. ( 24.1 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm )
Overall (necklace): 16 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (41.9 x 3.8 cm)
Description:
Seed pearl necklace comprising 11 seed pearl and pearl leaf motifs strung with string to mother-of-pearl plaques; gold clasp set with 12 small pearls; several plaques and strings broken; dark red oval leather case lined with celadon velvet and ivory satin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Jackson
Object Number:
1958.36ab
Gallery Label:
According to the accession notes, this necklace was given to the donor by Miss Adeline Gracie, the granddaughter of Archibald Gracie, Jr., and the last of the line.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
33172
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1800-1940
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Gold ring comprising single half-hoop shank widening to channel with 9 compartments (now empty)--probably meant to contain hair--divided by beaded gold strips; shoulders etched with abstract design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.47
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
33165
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Ring
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Gold, glass paste
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/16 x 7/8 in. ( 0.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Gold band in Renaissance Revival style; three green faceted foilback pastes set in box bezels; shoulders of shank chased.
Object Number:
INV.12364
Gallery Label:
The ring has been sized/repaired more than once; there are several solder seams. The foil is disintegrating (was used to increase color and brilliance).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
33163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mourning ring in box
Classification:
Date:
1798-1843
Medium:
Gold, enamel; cardboard, grosgrain ribbon, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Gold and enamel mourning ring comprising wide gold band decorated with chased scrolling edges, two strips black enamel; words applied in gold: "IN MEMORY OF"; 5 names and dates engraved inside shank; ivory box covered with grosgrain ribbon, lined with ivory velvet and satin; no clasp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Florence N. Levy, 1946
Object Number:
Z.1964ab
Marks:
cast: on surface of ring in Gothic letters: "IN MEMORY OF"
engraved: inside shank: "Semley Davids ae 56 yrs Obt 21 Septr 1801 / Jonah Davids ae 39 yrs Obt 29 Novr 1822 / Hannah Davids ae 74 yrs Obt 18 Decr 1825 / Joseph Levy ae 45 yrs Obt 1 Septr 1833 /
Gallery Label:
According to Antique and Twentieth Century Jewellery, this type of ring was popular in the 1830's in the U.K. and the U.S. However, the maker's mark appears to be that of Thomas Morley, who, according to Jackson's Hallmarks, was active during the last quarter of the 18th century. The date of the first obituary listed inside the ring (1801) coincides with this period.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
33162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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