Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Gold, tinted photograph portrait
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Oval brooch with miniature portraits of Arthur Frederic Schermerhorn (1860-1933) and Amy Elizabeth Schermerhorn (1861-1933); twisted and chased gold edging; portraits swivel to be worn either side out.
Credit Line:
Gift of Major E. Gibert Schermerhorn
Object Number:
1948.568
Gallery Label:
The portraits represent brother and sister Arthur Frederic and Amy Elizabeth Schermerhorn, the children of George Stevens Schermerhorn and his wife Julia Magdalene Gibert. The brooch was presented to the Society by the subjects' brother, Major E. Gibert Schermerhorn. A handwritten note accompanies the accession notes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
33156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring in box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Gold, carnelian; leather, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
Overall (box): 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.5 x 3.8 cm)
Overall (ring): 11/16 x 11/16 in. (1.7 x 1.7 cm)
Description:
Gold signet/crest ring with crest engraved in oval slab of carnelian; green leather box lined with light blue satin and light blue velvet; box has push-button clasp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Object Number:
1939.557ab
Marks:
engraved/carved: on the carnelian slab:The Somerly family crest
engraved: inside of ring: "E.V.H.Ellis"/John S. Ellis"
handwritten: inside of box: "AHE"
Gallery Label:
The accession record states: "crest ring bearing the Somerly crest by John Stoneacre Ellis."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33144
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
ca.1795
Medium:
Gold, enamel, hair
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Oval mourning brooch; glass compartment containing woven hair, overlaid with gold initials JBS; framed with 2 rings of black enamel and 1 ring of white enamel decorated with gold lozenges; gold beading around edge; inscription engraved on reverse; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Harison and Mr. William Harison
Object Number:
1941.299
Marks:
engraved: on reverse: "John B. / Schuyler / Obt. Augt. 19 / 1795 / AE 30 Ys."
Gallery Label:
This mourning brooch commemorates John Bradstreet Schuyler (1765-1795). He was married to Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. His father, Major General Philip Schuyler, started a lumber business in Saratoga and upon John's death, he was able to leave a large estate there to his only son Philip (1788-1865).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
33128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parure
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Pearls, mother of pearl, string, velvet, wood, silk
Dimensions:
overall (jewels in case): 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 21.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Seed pearl parure in fitted case; necklace of 10 graduated rosettes, 3 suspending drops, all of woven seed pearls and pearls, strung with string to mother-of-pearl plaques, backed with taupe velvet; brooch of similar rosette design; pair of pendant earrings of leaf patterns surmounting 2 graduated rosettes; posts missing; fitted case of peacock blue silk lined with same color velvet; initials "KB" stamped on cover of case; maker's mark printed under lid of case.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Beekman Hoppin Pool
Object Number:
1966.40a-e
Gallery Label:
This seed pearl parure (suite of jewels) belonged to Kate Beekman (1841-1923).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
33120
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mourning brooch
Classification:
Date:
1810-1860
Medium:
Diamonds, gold, silver, enamel/onyx
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Small rectangular mourning or memorial brooch of black onyx or enamel set with small rose and brilliant-cut diamonds around border, and set as forget-me-not design at center front; diamonds set in silver, onyx in gold; small crystal case on reverse containing hair.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton DeGroot
Object Number:
1941.1016
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
33112
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1865-1890
Medium:
Gold, diamond, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 0.3 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Gold and diamond engagement ring; 18 kt. yellow gold shank with scroll and Greek-key engraved detail and black enamel at the shoulders, holding small diamond in 6-prong setting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Edith A. Bagg
Object Number:
1944.234
Marks:
stamped: inside shank: "18"
Gallery Label:
This engagement ring was worn by Maria Snecker Lintz, 31 W. 51 St., New York, New York, the grandmother of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
33101
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Signet ring in box
Classification:
Date:
1821-1888
Medium:
Gold, carnelian; leather, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
Box: 1 1/8 x 1 x 3/4 in. (2.9 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Overall (ring): 5/8 x 3/4 in. (1.6 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Gold and carnelian signet ring belonging to Ephraim George Squier; coat of arms engraved in carnelian in reverse; shoulders of ring shank chased with floral design; initials engraved on inside of ring; brown leather box lined with dark blue satin and velvet; box has rotating hook clasp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Frank Squier
Object Number:
1960.53ab
Marks:
engraved: inside central panel: "E.G.S."
engraved: coat of arms on mounted carnelian including motto in Latin
Gallery Label:
This signet ring belonged to Ephraim George Squier, the uncle of the donor. Squier was a journalist, archeologist, and diplomat, considered in his time to be an authority on Central America. He authored and co-authored books on ancient monuments.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
33098
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parure (necklace, earrings and brooch in case)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1864
Medium:
Pearls, mother of pearl, string, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
overall (case with jewels in place inside) 10 x 10 x 3 in.
Description:
Seed pearl parure of jewels in fitted case; necklace of seed-pearl rosettes with center pearl--14 graduated rosettes with center suspending a 15th--all strung with string into mother-of-pearl plaques, brooch of 1 similar rosette suspending a smaller rosette and pearl fringes; pair of pendant earrings of similar design, 1 string of 1 earring broken; fitted case in burnt-orange velvet lined with sapphire-blue satin; maker's mark sticker on case illegible.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Forsyth Wickes
Object Number:
1955.29a-e
Marks:
printed: on stickers on inside lid and outside bottom of case: illegible maker's mark
Gallery Label:
According to the accession notes, this parure (suite of jewels) was given to Fanny Arnot by her future father-in-law on her marriage to R.S. Palmer of New York in 1864. She married George Griswold Haven in 1877.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
33070
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch: memorial
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Gold, enamel, hair
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Marquise-shaped mourning brooch of white enamel in gold; initials "JB" picture of bird in enamel (and chopped hair) also decorate face of brooch; gold border with black enamel stripes; pin attachment.
Object Number:
INV.12652
Gallery Label:
The use of white enamel to meorialize an unmarried woman began in the second half of the eighteenth century.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
33063
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Garnet, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Garnet brooch in three-dimensional rosette form; garnets are rose-cut and set in closed settings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12660
Gallery Label:
Attached tag claims that the brooch is "from Philadelphia Exp.[osition] 1876"; the style of the brooch and cut of the stones suggest an earlier date; 2 garnets missing (1 enclosed with brooch).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
33062
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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