Saltcellar stands (2)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1810
Medium: 
Sheffield plate, gilt
Dimensions: 
each overall: 1 5/8 x 4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 4.1 x 10.2 x 8.6 cm )
Description: 
Pair of cast and wrought Sheffield plate saltcellar stands; rectangular, reeded stands with four double legs applied to gilt trays; rectangular trays with rectangular depressions in the centers to hold the bases of saltcellars, raised to applied, cast gadrooned and foliate scroll rims; four hollow cast ball feet on the base of each; no maker's marks.
Object Number: 
INV.14073-14074
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1810
eMuseum Object ID: 
37034
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pair of candlesticks with bobeches

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1815
Medium: 
Sheffield plate
Dimensions: 
each overall: 11 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 28.3 x 13.7 cm )
Description: 
Pair of cast, seamed and wrought Sheffield plate candlesticks with bobeches; tapered conical shafts with molded acanthus leaf decoration around the bottoms; applied, cast convex shoulders with chased acanthus scrolls and spiral gadrooning around the edges and baluster necks, supporting cast sockets with globular lower bodies with molded acanthus decoration, cylindrical necks, and molded rims; circular, cast bobeches with applied, chased foliate, shell and gadrooned rims; shafts set on cast circular feet with a bands of chased foliate, shells and gadrooning; pedestals raised in the centers to squat, globular knops covered in molded acanthus leaves; bases weighted; no maker's marks.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number: 
INV.14172ab, 14329ab
Date Begin: 
1815
Date End: 
1815
eMuseum Object ID: 
37012
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Candlestick with bobeche

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1815
Medium: 
Sheffield plate
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 28.3 x 13.7 cm )
Description: 
Cast, seamed and wrought Sheffield plate candlestick; tapered conical shaft with molded acanthus leaf decoration around the bottom; applied, cast convex shoulder with chased acanthus scrolls and spiral gadrooning around the edge and a baluster neck, supporting a cast socket with a globular lower body with molded acanthus decoration, a cylindrical neck, and a molded rim; circular, cast bobeche with an applied, chased foliate, shell and gadrooned rim; shaft set on a cast circular foot with a band of chased foliate, shell and gadrooning; pedestal raised in the center to a squat, globular knop covered in molded acanthus leaves; base weighted; no maker's marks.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number: 
INV.14329ab
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1815
eMuseum Object ID: 
37010
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Candlestick with bobeche

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1815
Medium: 
Sheffield plate
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 28.3 x 13.7 cm )
Description: 
Cast, seamed and wrought Sheffield plate candlestick; tapered conical shaft with molded acanthus leaf decoration around the bottom; applied, cast convex shoulder with chased acanthus scrolls and spiral gadrooning around the edge and a baluster neck, supporting a cast socket with a globular lower body with molded acanthus decoration, a cylindrical neck, and a molded rim; circular, cast bobeche with an applied, chased foliate, shell and gadrooned rim; shaft set on a cast circular foot with a band of chased foliate, shell and gadrooning; pedestal raised in the center to a squat, globular knop covered in molded acanthus leaves; base weighted; no maker's marks.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number: 
INV.14172ab
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1815
eMuseum Object ID: 
37008
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Seal matrix

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1780
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 4.4 cm )
Description: 
Cast and wrought silver seal of Richard Harison; circular seal with tapered sides; engraved in the center with the arms of the Harison family in a cartouche surrounded by foliate scrolls, swags and a scallop motif; three eagles displayed in chief on a sable ground (grid) above four quadrants, 1 and 4 gold (spotted), 2 and 3 silver (empty), surmounted by a ducal crown and a talbot's head; engraved around the edge, ":RICHARD HARISON NOTARY PUBLICK NEW YORK IN AMERICA" in roman letters; maker's mark stamped on the underside.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1974.16
Marks: 
engraved: in the center: the arms of the Harison family in a cartouche surrounded by foliate scrolls, swags and a scallop motif; three eagles displayed in chief on a sable ground (grid) above four quadrants, 1 and 4 gold (spotted), 2 and 3 silver (empty),
Gallery Label: 
Richard Harison (1747-1829) secured an appointment as New York City public notary from the British military governor James Robertson in 1780. He was appointed by George Washington in 1789 as the United States Attorney for the District of New York.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1780
eMuseum Object ID: 
37006
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Caster

Classification: 
Date: 
1753/54
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 16.5 x 5.7 cm )
Description: 
Cast silver caster; baluster-shaped body on an applied, cast, stepped, splayed foot; applied, molded band at the contraflexure; molded band applied around the rim; engraved cartouche surrounded by foliate scrolls with an unidentified crest, three crowns in a vertical row on a blue (horizontal stripes) ground; circular, domed cover with a molded band around the edge and six bands of pierced work around the sides, alternating between a foliate design and circles in an inscribed grid; molded, domed disk surmounted by a cast urn finial applied to the top of the dome; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Object Number: 
INV.14075
Marks: 
stamped: on the base: "S W" in script in a rectangle, a lion passant conforming, a crowned leopard's head in a cartouche, "J" in a cartouche
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1754
eMuseum Object ID: 
37005
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Casters (2)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Silver
Dimensions: 
each overall: 3 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description: 
Pair of cast and pierced miniature silver casters; urn-shaped bodies with a pierced band of ovals with engraved urns inside around the center between two pierced geometric bands; bodies seated on circular, stepped and domed feet with a beaded band around the bottom and a pierced foliate design midway; high, circular, domed covers with a beaded band above the flared bezel and circular piercing all over the domes; each surmounted by a cast knob finial with beading midway; cobalt-blue, conical glass liners; maker's marks stamped on the bases.
Object Number: 
INV.14526ab
Marks: 
stamped: on the bases: "STERLING/ ENGLAND"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
37004
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saltcellars (2)

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1756
Medium: 
Silver plate, glass
Dimensions: 
each overall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Silver plate saltcellars with glass liners; shallow, bowl-shaped bodies curved to flared lips; three cabriole legs applied to each base with cast shell junctures and pad feet; engraved with a lion's head erased on fess on the front center of each; circular, blue glass liners with straight sides; maker's marks stamped on the bases.
Object Number: 
INV.14083ab-14084ab
Marks: 
stamped: on the bases: crowned leopard's head in a shield, "A" in gothic script, two crossed keys in a cartouche
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1756
eMuseum Object ID: 
37003
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saltcellar

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1756
Medium: 
Silver plate, glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Silver plate saltcellar with a glass liner; shallow, bowl-shaped body curved to a flared lip; three cabriole legs applied to the base with cast shell junctures and pad feet; engraved with a lion's head erased on fess on the front center; circular, blue glass liner with straight sides; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Object Number: 
INV.14084ab
Marks: 
stamped: on the base: crowned leopard's head in a shield, "A" in gothic script, two crossed keys in a cartouche
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1756
eMuseum Object ID: 
37002
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saltcellar

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1756
Medium: 
Silver plate, glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Silver plate saltcellar with a glass liner; shallow, bowl-shaped body curved to a flared lip; three cabriole legs applied to the base with cast shell junctures and pad feet; engraved with a lion's head erased on fess on the front center; circular, blue glass liner with straight sides; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Object Number: 
INV.14083ab
Marks: 
stamped: on the base: crowned leopard's head in a shield, "A" in gothic script, two crossed keys in a cartouche
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1756
eMuseum Object ID: 
37001
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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