Shirt studs
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 7 x 3/8 in. ( 1 x 17.8 x 1 cm )
Description:
Three sterling silver shirt studs in the shape of hearts with acanthus leaves on obverse and plain shanks on reverse; studs joined with chain.
Object Number:
Z.2159
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23160
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1861
Medium:
Gold, amethyst
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Gold signet ring set with intaglio amethyst engraved with coat of arms; shoulders of shank decorated with cast images of war implements; interior of ring inscribed.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Henry Coster
Object Number:
1934.111
Inscriptions:
Interior of ring engraved: " A. M & C. S. Oct 12th 1861 J. H. C."
Gallery Label:
This ring was presented to the donor's late husband, Captain John Henry Coster (1835-1895), in recognition of his valor in saving the life of A. McStetson, Quartermaster of the 11th New York State Volunteers, who was drowning. The event happened in Newport News, Va., on October 12, 1861.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
22403
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuff buttons
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Gold, chalcedony
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Pair of circular 10 karat gold cuff buttons with sard onyx gems set on obverse with flowers carved at the center, framed with bezel of alternating scallops and points; shank on obverse
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1933.99ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
22402
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of earrings
Classification:
Date:
1840-1895
Medium:
Jet, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Earrings of faceted jet beads glued to metal plaques; flower, half-moon and round shapes forming pendant design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1933.94ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
22401
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of earrings
Classification:
Date:
1840-1895
Medium:
Jet, metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Jet earrings of faceted beads in floral, half-moon and pear-shaped arrangements; glued to enameled metal plaque; metal ear-wires.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1933.93ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
22400
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of earrings
Classification:
Date:
1840-1895
Medium:
Jet, metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pair of earrings in starburst/flower design, set with faceted jet in concentric layers, surmounted by similar element in fringed design; some jet stones broken; each element glued to black enameled plaque; gold ear wires.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1933.92ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
22399
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Gold, glass, enamel, steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (6.4 x 1 x 4.4 cm)
Description:
Gold pocket watch with steel bow; gold casing with round pendant knob; glass watch face; white enamel dial with roman numeral hours and minute markings; steel moon hour and minute hands; second aperture at VI with arabic numeral seconds and second hand; engraved movement.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Nora Durand Woodman
Object Number:
1933.45
Marks:
engraving: casing: "G & R 2974 K 18/ 51491"
engraving: on movement casing: "DETENT SPRING ESCAPEMENT/ 15 JEWELS/ CHRONOMETER/ Breguet's Spair Spring/ Hands N31401/ Breting Frères/ AU/ LOCLE/ EN SUISSE/ COMSATION BALANCE"
Gallery Label:
This pocket watch belonged to Hudson River landscape painter Asher B. Durand.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
22398
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Shell, copper, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1.9 x 6.4 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Pink and white oval shell cameo brooch with hinged pin and hook on reverse; cameo depicts battle scene with warriors in 2 different forms of uniform, 4 figures are mounted, 1 with a sword and shield, 1 with a battle axe and fork tongued banner, 2 hold a dagger and shield, 2 warriors are on the ground, 1 fighting with dagger and shield, the other lying down beneath a horse and holding a dagger; the cameo is set in a copper bezel with baluster shaped outer edge; pin and hook on reverse are of other metal.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain E. Potter in memory of his mother, Mary N. Potter
Object Number:
1933.41
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
22397
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Gold, amethyst
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Oval gold brooch set with oval faceted amethyst; edges of brooch chased with foliate designs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.295
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
22343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1892
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver ring commemorating the Chicago Columbian Exposition (1892-93) with inscription in Spanish stamped on surface.
Credit Line:
Gift of DeWitt C. Judson
Object Number:
1933.128
Marks:
stamped: on ring surface: "RECUERDO DE LA / ESPOSICION DE CHICAGO / 1492-1893 / F + Y / ELANILLO / YSABEL"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
22342
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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