Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 14 x 7 cm )
Description:
Small pewter whale oil lamp with baluster shaped shaft and single wick.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.43
Gallery Label:
This lamp is sometimes called the "Sparkling" lamp.
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
18212
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 16.5 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Pewter oil lamp with long spout that is supported on a narrow cylindrical shift and a saucer base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.7
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
18209
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Castor stand
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Castor stand with circular molded pedestal foot and stem with large hexagonal central strap handle, fitted with four rings for holding bottles.
Object Number:
INV.13800
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
17617
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
brazier w/insert
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Pewter, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 7 3/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 18.7 x 13 cm )
Description:
Pewter brazier with three feet and pair of hinged handles with shell ornaments; copper liner.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1925.34ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
17616
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
footed bowl
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Urn-shaped pewter sugar bowl with dragon and acanthus leaf handles; cast fluting and bell flowers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1926.24
Gallery Label:
According to Donald Fennimore, this teacup and saucer were intended for a child; it could have been patinated originally, which might explain the blue color.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
17614
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
miniature tandard
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. ( 5.1 x 6.4 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Baluster- shaped pewter one-eighth gill mug; bead and two incised lines on body.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1922.45
Marks:
struck: beneath lip: "1/8 Gill"
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
17613
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkstand
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 9 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 25.1 x 14 cm )
Description:
Pewter inkstand consisting of rectangular tray with sander, inkwell, and extra container.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1925.33a-g
Marks:
marked: "H. V. L."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
17612
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
shaker lid
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Pewter caster top; drum-shaped with interior threads; fourteen holes.
Object Number:
INV.13698
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
17611
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
flared cylinder
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Pewter candle socket or wick holder; circular with ring in center.
Object Number:
INV.13696
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
17610
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
oval container w/ringed top
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 7.9 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Bulbous shaped container with round neck, screw top with metal ring attached.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1925.37
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
17608
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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