Butterfield dial and case
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1685-1715
Medium:
Silver, glass, wood, leather, velvet
Dimensions:
Case: 1/2 x 3 x 2 5/8 in. (1.3 x 7.6 x 6.7 cm)
Overall: 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. (0.6 x 6.7 x 5.7 cm)
Description:
Octagonal Butterfield dial with elaborate engraved markings on front and back; circular compass encased in silver, with face visible through glass window in surface of sundial; folding gnomon with shaped edge, intricately detailed engraving, and hinge in the form of a bird; octagonal red leather covered case with beige velvet lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Half Moon Committee of the Hudson-Fulton Exhibition, 1909
Object Number:
1910.32ab
Marks:
engraved: on obverse, near center (twice): "40 degre"
engraved: on obverse, on two edges of octagon: "Pour 55"
engraved: on reverse, bottom edge: "N. BION A PARIS"
engraved: on reverse, in concentric circles: "Marseille 43 Varsovie 52 Amsterdam 52 Stra
Gallery Label:
The numbers engraved adjacent to city names on the reverse of this object indicate their latitude.
Bibliography:
Krohn, Deborah, Peter Miller, and Marybeth De Filippis, eds., "Dutch New York Between East and West: The World of Margrieta van Varick." New York: Bard Graduate Center, New-York Historical Society, New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2009, p. 139-140
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1715
eMuseum Object ID:
28211
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lantern
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Brass, glass, porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/4 x 15 3/4 x 11 in. ( 46.4 x 40 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of ship's running lights; lantern with ruby lens in sheet brass casing; handle joined to slightly domed shoulder, cylindrical body with angled baffle surrounding lens, and hinged door in back; light bulb on porcelain base with cord attached inside; reflector attached to inside of door.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
1940.278
Marks:
in relief: on underside of porcelain base: "PAULDING / 1623" and "660W / 250V"
paper seal: affixed to underside of porcelain base: "INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS / ORGANIZED . . . [illegible] / SERIES G / 17. . . 150"
Gallery Label:
This lantern came from Kaiser Wilhelm's yacht when it was dismantled in New York City. All running lights were used to indicate the direction in which a ship was heading so as to avoid collision. This example is equipped with a Fresnel lens.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
28167
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lantern
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Brass, glass, porcelain, foil
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 15 3/4 x 11 in. ( 45.7 x 40 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of ship's running lights; lantern with blue-green lens in sheet brass casing; handle joined to slightly domed shoulder, cylindrical body with angled baffle surrounding lens, and hinged door in back; light bulb on porcelain base with cord attached inside; foil-covered reflector attached to inside of door.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
1940.277
Marks:
in relief: on underside of porcelain base: "PAULDING / 1623" and "660W / 250V"
Gallery Label:
This lantern came from Kaiser Wilhelm's yacht when it was dismantled in New York City. All running lights were used to indicate the direction in which a ship was heading so as to avoid collision. This example is equipped with a Fresnel lens.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
28166
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ship's starboard lantern
Classification:
Date:
1876-1925
Medium:
Metal, glass, rubber, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/4 x 11 x 10 in. ( 46.4 x 27.9 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Ship's starboard lantern with green lens in green-painted metal casing; domed top with ring-shaped handle, triangular back, rounded front with cage consisting of two vertical rods, and hinged bottom; electric cord attached.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1936.670
Marks:
in relief: on brass plate affixed to front shoulder: "PROCTER'S PAT. 1876 / STARBOARD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
28165
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Octant and accessories in case
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Wood, brass, ivory, glass
Dimensions:
Case: 5 x 12 1/4 x 11 in. (12.7 x 31.1 x 27.9 cm)
Part (octant): 11 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (29.2 x 26 x 9.5 cm)
Description:
Pie wedge-shaped wooden case with hinged lid ("a") containing brass and ebony octant with inlaid ivory ruler ("b"); with five brass attachments, including eyepieces ("c" and "d") with fittings ("e" and "f") and turning device ("g").
Credit Line:
Gift of James Lenox Banks
Object Number:
1940.371a-g
Marks:
stamped: on sliding brass arm: "No 32 / W. HOOKER / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this instrument was used by William Banks (1782-1848), grandfather of the donor, on his voyages.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
28161
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ship's compass in box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, brass, other metal, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 14 x 14 in. ( 25.4 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
Ship's compass mounted inside wooden box with hinged lid and brass hardware.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Frederic Griffith
Object Number:
1952.9
Marks:
printed: below fleur de lis on compass dial: "JOHN BLISS CO. NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this compass was used by a ship master on a South Pole expedition.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Octant in case
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Oak, brass, ebony, bone, paint
Dimensions:
Case: 13 x 11 3/4 x 4 in. ( 33 x 29.8 x 10.2 cm )
a (octant): 12 x 10 x 4 in. (30.5 x 25.4 x 10.2 cm)
Description:
Brass and ebony octant ("a") with series of colored glass lenses (three circular, three square, one rectangular), one rectangular mirror, and inlaid ivory ruler with engraved markings; in pie-wedge shaped oak case ("b") with three-quarter length portrait of a woman (probably Jenny Lind) painted on stepped, hinged lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
1939.504ab
Date Begin:
1850
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
28121
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Octant
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Ebony, ivory, brass, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 10 x 3 1/2 in. ( 30.5 x 25.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Ebony, brass, and ivory octant with set of square, framed lenses and inlaid ivory ruler.
Credit Line:
Gift of F. E. Ogden, Sr.
Object Number:
1940.455
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this object is a relic of Captain G. F. Lyon's "Haela" and "Fury" expedition in search of a Northwest Passage.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
28120
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Binnacle
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Wood, brass
Dimensions:
overall: 56 x 35 x 21 in.
Description:
Ship's binnacle; conical brass housing with two oval doors that open to reveal compass; mounted on cylindrical wooden column with two spherical iron weights, two attached lanterns with cylindrical brass covers (to illuminate compass), maker's plaque and a circular brass and glass level to gauge list of ship; opposite side is a cylindrical brass map case; all on wooden platform.
Object Number:
Z.975
Gallery Label:
A binnacle houses a ship's compass and a lamp.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
27973
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ship's name board
Classification:
Date:
1865-1870
Medium:
Wood, plaster, paint
Dimensions:
Overall (approx.): 12 x 90 x 4 1/2 in. (30.5 x 228.6 x 11.4 cm)
Description:
Painted wooden sign with applied leaf and scroll border and open scrolls at either end with carved and painted detailing; "DEAN RICHMOND" painted in gold.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
1941.382
Marks:
painted: on obverse: "DEAN RICHMOND." and "Rice & Michel."
Gallery Label:
The Hudson River steamboat "Dean Richmond" was built for the People's Line at Greenpoint, NY, in 1865, and was used for night service between New York City and Albany. Dean Richmond (1804-1866), for whom it was named, was a businessman, railroad president, and political leader in New York State. After a collision in 1867, the steamboat was raised and repaired and remained in use until 1909. The sign was purchased by the donor from Mr. H. Roberts of New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
27970
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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