Wrist watch
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Gold, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 1 x 3/16 in. ( 22.9 x 2.5 x 0.5 cm )
Description:
Gold-filled wrist watch with square face and round dial; side winding; off-white enamel dial with black arabic numeral hours and minute markings; hour and minute hands second aperture at 6, with hand and second markings; "LONGINE" inscribed below 12; rectangular links to chain, with clasp at the end.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1947.105
Marks:
maker: on dial: "LONGINE / SWISS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
32241
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1701-1702
Medium:
Silver; paper
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 2 1/2 in. × 1 in. × 1 3/4 in. (6.4 × 2.5 × 4.4 cm)
Overall (b): 2 1/4 in. × 3/4 in. × 2 in. (5.7 ×
Description:
Silver pocket watch in silver casing with watch papers; silver casing with engraving on reverse side and circular opening on the front to view dial; clasp to open case; watch papers on the bottom of casing. Silver watch with silver dial; roman numeral hours; arabic numeral minute markings; hour and minute hands; foliate filigree balance cock, foot and movement casing; circular pendant knob with stirrup bow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Jane Duncan
Object Number:
1922.8a-f
Marks:
engraving: on back of watch casing: "Rev. John Bartow/ 1st Missionary to the/ Province of New York, 1702-1725"
maker's mark: on inside of back of casing: "I.W."
engraving: on movement: "Cha. Gretton 1351/ London"
hallmarks: on inside of watch casing:
Gallery Label:
This watch was owned by and brought to New York by the Rev. John Bartow, A.M., a missionary sent from England by the Propagation Society to the Province of New York (1702-1725). The watch was later given by Clarina Bartow to her grandsom, William A. Duncan, who gave it to his daughter, Frances Jane Duncan, the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1702
eMuseum Object ID:
32239
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch key
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3/8 x 3/16 in. ( 3.2 x 1 x 0.5 cm )
Description:
Silver watch key with loop attached at the middle; flat ovoid loop at the top of key.
Object Number:
INV.13818
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32231
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel pin
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, rhinestone
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 1.9 x 1 cm )
Description:
Silver colored metal lapel pin; scroll of round and rectangular rhinestones around a single large ovoid rhinestone forming a tail at the base; clip-on two pronged fastener on underside .
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.173.16[dup]
Gallery Label:
This lapel pin belonged to Ruth Draper. It was worn as a part of a Spanish costume.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32225
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, rhinestone
Dimensions:
each overall: 1 1/2 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Silver colored metal clip-on earrings (pair); round rhinestone on ear with a round rhinestone on the hinge; ovoid dangle with oval rhinestone in the center surrounded by ten small round stones and one medium rhinestone at the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.173.14ab[dup]
Gallery Label:
These earrings belonged to Ruth Draper. They were worn as a part of a Spanish costume.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32222
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Silver, garnet
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver ring with leaves cast around the setting; set with a round garnet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.173.17[dup]
Gallery Label:
This ring was used by Ruth Draper in the monologue, "At the Court of Philip IV." It was worn as a part of a Spanish costume.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32221
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Medium:
Bronze, glass, enamel, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 1.3 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Bronze pocket watch with two glass faces; wood peg in hole on perimeter of case; white enamel dial with black roman numeral hours and minute markings; steel moon hour and minute hands; second aperture above the VI with second hand; pinions, balance cock, arbors and other parts of watch mechanism exposed on movement, which is not attached to case.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.52
Marks:
engraving: on mechanism on movement: "Fort How/ TTTTTTT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
32212
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch and key
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
overall: 2 1/2 x 1/4 x 2 in.; b: 1.5 x .5 x .0625 in.
Description:
Gold pocket watch with key: glass face; geometric and foliate engraving on bezel, case, knob and spirit bow; white enamel dial with black roman numeral hours and minute markings; hour and minute hands; second hand aperture dial above VI; blue and white enamel inscription and foliate design with engraving on movement; two holes for winding; bronze key with two circular loops.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper Skillin
Object Number:
1956.49ab
Marks:
maker's mark: on back of mechanism: "N° 12194/ DETACHED LEVEE/ 15 JEWELS/ Breilling Laederich/ IN LOCLE SUISSE"
distributor's mark: on inside of back of casing: "SQUIRE & BROTHER/ NEW YORK/ 12194"
goldsmith's mark: on inside of back of casing: illegibl
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this pocket watch belonged to John Peter Schermerhorn.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32208
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Brass, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 1.3 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Brass pocket watch with perpetual calendar on reverse side; stem winding watch with stirrup bow; glass facing on both sides; white enamel dial with black roman numeral hours and arabic numeral minutes; hour and minute hands; second aperture at VI with hand and markings; inscription below XII;sun and moon marker in center of dial; perpetual calendar on reverse side has days, dates and month as well as a hand.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lydia How
Object Number:
1939.248
Marks:
label: on dial: "CALENDRIER BREVÉTÉ"
Gallery Label:
This watch was given by the donor in memory of her sister, Juliet Niles How.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
32191
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch and key
Classification:
Date:
1851
Medium:
Gold, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 3 1/2 in. × 5/16 in. × 2 1/4 in. (8.9 × 0.8 × 5.7 cm)
Overall (b): 1 5/16 × 3/16 × 1/8 in. (3.3 × 0
Description:
Gold pocket watch with silver key; lightly incised geometric design on casing; round pendant knob and bow; glass face; white enamel dial with black roman numeral hours and arabic numeral minutes; hour and minute hands; inscription on dial; markings on inside of both front and back of casing. Silver watch key with ovoid loop at the top; ring attached at center of key; cylindrical stem to key.
Object Number:
INV.12418ab
Marks:
maker's marks: on inside of back casing: "P. KIDDLE/ 1851" and eagle with 18 underneath within an octagon at the center
writing: on dial: "P.KIDDLE/ NEW YORK/ EIGHT DAYS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1851
eMuseum Object ID:
32186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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