Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Signet ring in box
Object Number:
INV.12377a-c
Date:
1837-1900
Medium:
Gold; paper, cotton
Dimensions:
box: 1 1/2 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
ring: 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
Interior of ring band stamped: "TIFFANY & CO."
Exterior of box cover stamped: "Howard & Co. / FIFTH AVENUE / NEW YORK / 37 AVENUE DEL'OPERA". Exterior of box cover has handwritten dedication: "With love for / Wallis from / Gerard".
Description:
Gold signet ring with intaglio Post family crest in gold; blue "Howard & Co." paper box with fuchsia cotton wool padding.
Gallery Label:
This ring was given to Hamilton Wallis Herrick by his brother Gerardus Post Herrick.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerard Post Herrick, 1957
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
