bed pan
Classification:
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 17 3/4 in. ( 6.7 x 45.1 cm )
Description:
Flat, circular vessel with broad rolled rim and molded, banded baluster handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1929.73
Marks:
stamped: in roundel: eagle and inscription "SIKIL... (illegible).../BALTIC"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
8129
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 6 1/8 in. ( 38.1 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Whale oil lamp with flange base; narrow cylindrical shaft topped with a small betty lamp with flip cover and a glass reservoir with a pewter handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.410
Marks:
printed: ona strip on the side of a glass reservoir: "VI VII VIII IX X XI XII I II III IV", in relief
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
7783
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving plate
Classification:
Date:
1740-1760
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 14 5/8 in. ( 3.5 x 37.1 cm )
Description:
Pewter dish; incised circle in shallow well; incised circle and molding at edge of flaring brim; coat of arms engraved on brim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1964.90
Marks:
wriggled: work beneath well: "P.F.C."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
7522
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoons (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1650-1750
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 6 3/4 in. × 3/4 in. (17.1 × 1.9 cm)
Overall (b): 6 3/4 × 2 3/8 × 5/8 in. (17.1 × 6 × 1.6 cm)
Description:
Two pewter spoons with circular bowls, straight stems, and rat-tail drops.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Katherine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1964.92ab
Marks:
marked: on face of bowl of 1964.62b: illegible mark
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
7480
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teaspoon: marked "Best Britannia Metal"
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 14 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Teaspoon with oval bowl and flat end; simple shell drop.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John S. Appleby
Object Number:
1934.70
Marks:
impressed: on reverse of flat handle: "BEST/[B]RITAN[IA]/METAL" around crown
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
7205
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
snuff box
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 7.3 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular pewter snuffbox; hinged lid; molding framing vines and parallel horizontal lines cast into sides and bottom; similar vines, molding, shell, and pair of rondells depicting masked female and male profiles cast into lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1942.539
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
7171
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Porringer
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 20.3 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Bellied bowl pewter porringer with crown handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1964.84d
Marks:
scratched: on back of bowl: "29"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
7018
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1700-1750
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 16.8 x 4.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Pewter spoon with circular bowl and straight handle; three-pronged drop on reverse of bowl and initials inside cartouche with asterisk beneath on obverse on end of handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.366
Marks:
printed: on end of handle: "IB"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
6891
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug.
Classification:
Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 12.4 x 14 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Baluster shaped, spun and seamed sheet pewter mug with solid scrolling handle with upturned terminal and round foot; rolled rim, seem on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1922.53
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6838
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tankard
Classification:
Date:
1760-1800
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 18.4 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Pewter tankard cylindrical shaped with domed lid and open thumpiece, and a solid double scroll handle on a molded base with an unusual solid contour.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1964.53
Marks:
inscribed: unidentifiable mark with a crown over a "W" and another letter
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
6793
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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