Ring in box
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Gold, chalcedony; paper, silk
Dimensions:
Box: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm)
Overall: 1/8 x 7/8 in. (0.3 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Gold ring in box; ring band has oblique sides set with black onyx; white cardboard box covered wtih blue paper with maker's stamp on top of hinged lid, inside lined with white velvet cleft at center to hold ring upright.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1947.108ab
Marks:
printed: top of lid: "H. A. ASSINDER / JEWELLER / 2, 4 & 6, QUEEN STREET, / JERSEY."
stamped: inside band: "OCT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
14675
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt and buckle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1934
Medium:
Silver, leather
Dimensions:
Part (belt): 34 x 1 in. (86.4 x 2.5 cm)
Part (buckle): 1 1/4 x 2 in. (3.2 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Silver belt buckle with black leather belt; open rectangular buckle has cut-out letter "O" on top of "M" on left side and pivoting tongue on right side; leather belt has two snaps to hold buckle in place and is punched with five holes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Martha Heinemann
Object Number:
2001.34ab
Marks:
impressed: on back of button: "LEONORE DOSKOW/HANDMADE STERLING"
Gallery Label:
This belt and buckle, featuring the initials "O M," were made around 1934 for New York gangster Owen Vincent (Owney) Madden (1892-1965). Madden, a notorious racketeer, was born in the slums of Liverpool, came to New York City when he was 11, and grew up in Hell's Kitchen. During his heyday, Madden owned nightclubs (including the Cotton Club), prizefighters, hotels, slot machines, lottery games and operated a coal company and a laundry in Brooklyn. The donor was a personal friend of Madden's.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1934
eMuseum Object ID:
14659
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Cut steel
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.3 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Pair of cut-steel wire-hook earrings; rosette at the earlobe, detachable pendant ornaments or rosette suspended from leaves with loop finding.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1920.13ab
Gallery Label:
These earrings are 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:
13007
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch and keys
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silver, enamel; brass
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 3 in. × 1/2 in. × 2 1/16 in. (7.6 × 1.3 × 5.2 cm)
Overall (b): 1 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/8 in. (3.8 × 1.3 ×
Description:
Silver pocket watch with 2 keys; cylindrical pendant stem with flat oval knob and stirrup bow; white enamel dial with roman numeral hours and arabic numeral minutes; minute hand; 2 religious figures printed on face with dove of peace in center (visitation of the holy spirit). Brass key with round loop and larger circle in center with concentric rings engraved into it. Brass key with round loop and larger ring at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Mary Schenck Woolman
Object Number:
1933.75
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12744
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clasp/ornament fragment
Classification:
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Metal, hair, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Fragment of central portion of jewelry clasp, with gold and dark brown hair worked in a Turk's knot under glass oculus, hinges and clasp fastener extant.
Object Number:
INV.4980
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12293
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Gold, glass, enamel, textile.
Dimensions:
Overall (watch): 2 1/8 x 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (5.4 x 1 x 3.8 cm)
Part (ribbon): 45 x 3/8 x 1/16 in. (114.3 x 1 x 0.2 cm)
Description:
Gold pocket watch suspended from ribbon; round winding pendant knob and round bow; white enamel dial with black roman numeral hours and minute markings; steel moon hour and minute hands; second aperture at VI with arabic numeral seconds and second hand; Tiffany mark stamped on works; reverse interior of case, and engraved on movement.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1947.103
Marks:
Engraved on movement: "N° 15328 / Tiffany & C°/ NEW-YORK"
Reverse underside of gold case stamped: " TIFFANY & CO. / N.Y. / 18K / 15328". A series of tiny numbers are also engraved to right of mark.
Face of dial marked: "TIFFANY & CO / NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
12214
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Garnets, metal (low karat gold?)
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Heart-shaped brooch of garnets in closed mountings; four garnets missing, eighteen remaining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12653
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
12008
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel button: In the name of Jesus every knee ...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal,enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Object Number:
INV.7362
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11854
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gimmel ring in box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1844
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Box: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm)
Overall (ring a): 1/16 x 3/4 in. (0.2 x 1.9 cm)
Overall (ring b):
Description:
Gold wedding band belonging to Mrs. John Vaché Cox comprising 2 thin gold bands connected like puzzle ring; inscription on 2 sides; thin twisted-gold guard ring belonging to Mrs. John Vaché Cox; ring is split on one side; blue velvet ring box lined with ivory satin; box has brass button clasp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12375a-c
Marks:
engraved: on a) wedding band: 1) on one side: "JVC to EP" 2) on other side: "Dec. 10th 1844"
Gallery Label:
These rings were worn by Mrs. John (Eliza Pilcher) Vaché Cox (1823-1899), who married on December 10, 1844 at the Church of the Holy Evangelist in New York City. Enclosed in box is a note (in Miss Cox's writing?) that describes the 2 rings.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1844
eMuseum Object ID:
11850
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mourning ring
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/16 x 3/4 in. ( 0.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Thin gold band with channel for memorial hair (missing) and beaded edges; small plaque with initials MEB soldered to surface; inscription with initials MAB inside shank.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Babcock Morris, Jr.
Object Number:
1941.750
Marks:
engraved: on plaque on exterior: "M.E.B."
engraved: inside shank: "M.A.B."
Gallery Label:
This mourning ring may be from the family of Mrs. William Morris (Mary Elizabeth Babcock, 1808-1851). She married William Lewis Morris on February 7, 1827.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11785
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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