Watch fob seal
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Gold, carnelian
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Oval watch fob set with oval carnelian intaglio with monogram in shield.
Credit Line:
Anonymous gift
Object Number:
1940.367
Marks:
intaglio: on carnelian seal: 3 intitial in shield
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
11782
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1847
Medium:
Gold, pearls, hair, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Oval gold mourning brooch; central oval glass compartment containing braided light-colored hair; framed by 35 small pearls around scalloped and beaded edges; inscription on reverse of initials and date; pin attachment.
Object Number:
INV.12651
Marks:
engraved: on reverse: "C.C. / 1847"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1847
eMuseum Object ID:
11714
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Cut steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 22 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 56.8 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cut-steel necklace; 27 rosettes joined by links, with a rosette clasp.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1920.12
Gallery Label:
This necklace is part of a parure (jewelry suite) which was worn to the ball in honor of La Fayette at Castle Garden, September 14, 1824.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
11496
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Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 4 in. ( 10.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cast brass brooch in the shape of a beetle; pin attachment with no clasp.
Object Number:
INV.6916
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
9711
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tie clasp fragment
Classification:
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 4.1 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Gold tie clasp fragment (missing chain and opposite end); straight bar with bail for chain.
Object Number:
INV.795
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
9676
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch/pin
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Tortoiseshell, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Oval tortoiseshell brooch inlaid with gold in floral and stylized motifs; pin attachment.
Object Number:
INV.4798
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
9589
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Porcelain, gold, pearls, enamel, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Oval porcelain brooch with miniature of a child at the center surrounded with seed pearls, with dark blue and white bands around outer edge; gold reverse with pin and hook, "Eliza Giles" engraved across reverse (in envelope).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lillian Benet
Object Number:
1942.85
Marks:
engraved: across reverse: "Eliza Giles"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
9371
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Imitation pearls
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 3/4 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 67.9 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Imitation pearl string beaded necklace, round beads flanked by oblong beads alternating with a row of smaller beads between, both ends have beadwork tassels.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12663
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
9369
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch (stick pin)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 in. ( 8.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Metal stick pin (meant to secure a gentleman's cravat) surmounted by image of striding bear.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Object Number:
1939.500
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
9296
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stick pin
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Gold, carnelian
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gold stick pin (meant to secure a gentleman's cravat) set with a signet intaglio carnelian.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Object Number:
1939.499
Marks:
engraved/intaglio: on carnelian surface: crest with initials "HDA" and unicorn
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
9295
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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