Locket pendant
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Gold, glass, daguerreotype
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 2.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular gold locket pendant with ring finding at the top, imbricated design on both sides, plain outer edges; inside has two daguerreotypes beneath beveled glass; right image of unidentified woman in mid-century dress and hair style, left image of unidentified woman in 1890s dress.
Object Number:
Z.2261
Gallery Label:
The daguerreotypes in this locket pendant may represent members of the Derby family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
18938
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shirt studs
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Chalcedony, gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 1 x 1 cm )
Description:
Set of 3 circular shirt studs made of black and white onyx set in gold frame, with gold shank and guard on reverse; layer of black onyx is visible beneath layer of white onyx on face.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.50a-c
Gallery Label:
These shirt studs are from a jewelry box which belonged to Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
18833
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Copper alloy
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Copper alloy (brass?) ring with plain band.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goddhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.49
Gallery Label:
This ring is from a jewelry box which belonged to Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
18832
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring in box
Classification:
Date:
1910
Medium:
Gold, emerald; cardboard, velvet
Dimensions:
Box: 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (3.8 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm)
Overall: 5/8 x 1 in. (1.6 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Large gold ring gypsy-set with emerald-cut emerald; shank shoulders decorated with cast Egyptian-type designs; inscription inside shank; orange box lined with burgundy velvet.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Honorable William Sulzer
Object Number:
1941.406ab
Marks:
Stamped inside shank: "81" and figure resembling a gingerbreadman in a rectangular surround.
Gallery Label:
The ring was presented to Mr. Sulzer on Memorial Day, May 30, 1910, in Chicago in recognition of his efforts on behalf of the Soldier and Sailor of the Union.
Attached to the accession notes is a handwritten note by Mr. Sulzer describing the history of the ring and his intention to bequest it to the New-York Historical Society.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
18625
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold, hair, jet, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular mourning brooch comprising glass compartment containing woven hair set in gold; frame of faceted jet beads on scalloped edges; initials inscribed on reverse; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mary E. Warner
Object Number:
1948.13b
Marks:
engraved: on reverse: "C.B."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
18384
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch / plaque cameo in box
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Shell; cardboard, cotton
Dimensions:
Box: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Overall (brooch): 1 1/16 x 5/8 in. (2.7 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Rectangular shell cameo plaque (meant for a brooch?) carved with 3 heads (1 male and 2 female) surmounting putti head and wings; box labeled "Tiffany & Co....Grand Prix / Expositions Universelles / 1876 & 1889"
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.56a-c
Marks:
printed: on box: "TIFFANY & CO/UNION SQUARE, N.Y/LONDON PARIS/GRAND PRIX/EXPOSITIONES UNIVERSALLES/1876 & 1889"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold, pearls, hair, ivory, textile, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular mourning brooch in gold, comprising glass compartment containing curled strands of brown hair on ivory and backed with blue textile; framed by 22 pearls; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Catherine R.B. Mackie
Object Number:
INV.11945
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
18197
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Gold, quartz, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 3.8 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Gold watch fob with quartz seal; bail is a hollow finial with knop attached to fob with arch secured to bezel, the gold is ribbed throughout; the seal depicts a lion passant above a crest with a row of three fleur de lis across the top, with three griffins surrounding a chevron, and an inscribed banner across the bottom of the seal.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12409
Marks:
carved: across bottom of seal: "MON DIEU EST MA ROCHE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
18008
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Gold, chalcedony, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 12 x 1 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 30.5 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Black grosgrain ribbon watch fob with gold bail attached with chain links, bloodstone seal set in gold at one end, hanging from bail on a ring; the seal depicts a lion passant above a crossed crest with flower in each quadrant, inscribed ribbon across the bottom; the gold mount has floral garland around the edge, fountain shaped base with scroll design, and ribbed bail, the ring has rinceau design; the opposite side of the ribbon is fork-tongued.
Credit Line:
Gift of Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.
Object Number:
1952.91
Marks:
carved: bottom of seal: "AUCTOR PRETIOSA FACIT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
17053
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Cut steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 5.4 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Cut-steel buckle in the form of a butterfly; vertical rectangular chape on reverse with 3 tongues.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1920.17
Gallery Label:
This buckle is part of a parure (jewelry suite) which was worn to the ball honoring La Fayette at Castle Garden, September 14, 1824.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
17027
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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