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TABLE ORNAMENT, ONE OF TWO
TABLE ORNAMENT, ONE OF TWO
12.617.2
Robert Garrard II (Silversmith)
1843
The form of the table ornament is composed of three elaborate sections. It is topped by a finial of a female figure standing on a pedestal. She is nude to the waist, wearing a helmet and holding a...
ÉTUI
ÉTUI
15.181
Unknown
ca. 1765
The sides are highly embossed with flowers. The background is in white enamel while the embossed flowers are painted in natural colors. The ormolu mounts are finely chiselled and tooled. At the...
BAROMETER/THERMOMETER
BAROMETER/THERMOMETER
16.41
S. Smith (Maker)
19th c.
The barometer is long and thin with a rounded end at the bottom and top. At the bottom of the long shaft is a round box-like extremity. At the top is an arched ivory plaque divided into two parts....
PAIR OF WATCH KEYS
PAIR OF WATCH KEYS
16.45.3-4
Georgii Musikiiskii (Enameler)
1725
On back of outer case of watch is set with enamelled miniature portrait bust of Catherine, second wife of Peter the Great, later Empress Catherine I. Around this is all over silver filigree set...
CLOCK AND INKWELL
CLOCK AND INKWELL
16.47
James Ferguson Cole (Watchmaker)
c. 1850
The shape of the clock is that of a semi-circle. The entire outer surface is engraved with leaf scrolls and other patterns. There is a piece of malachite on the cover. This lifts up and shows...
VIEW OF COLOGNE
VIEW OF COLOGNE
2007.6
J. T. Willmore (Artist)
1833
This is a view of Cologne from along the Rhine River, with the town walls surrounding medieval houses along the shore. A large yellowish tower with a tall spire dominates the town. Several sailing...
INKWELL
INKWELL
21.144
Cartier (Firm)
c. 1925
The base of the inkwell is rounded at the back and has a slot that functions as a pen rack at the straight front. On the base sits two inkwells, also carved from agate. They have glass liners....
MANTEL
MANTEL
22.20
Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
ca. 1785-1899
The mantel is carved from marble and has Wedgwood-style plaque inserts. The frame above the fireplace opening is made in variegated marble, the rest of the mantel being made in white marble. The...
Fork, one of 36, Set of Knives and Forks
Fork, one of 36, Set of Knives and Forks
26.44.1
Unknown
19th c.
Porcelain handles are painted in turquoise or bleu celeste pebbled cacotte d'or. On the side of each handle is a reserved white panel with a single exotic bird in a landscape, all in colors. Forks...
Knife, one of 36, Set of Knives and Forks
Knife, one of 36, Set of Knives and Forks
26.44.10
Unknown
19th c.
Porcelain handles are painted in turquoise or bleu celeste pebbled cacotte d'or. On the side of each handle is a reserved white panel with a single exotic bird in a landscape, all in colors. ...
Fork, one of 36, Set of Knives and Forks
Fork, one of 36, Set of Knives and Forks
26.44.11
Unknown
19th c.
Porcelain handles are painted in turquoise or bleu celeste pebbled cacotte d'or. On the side of each handle is a reserved white panel with a single exotic bird in a landscape, all in colors. Forks...
Knife, one of 36, Set of Knives and Forks
Knife, one of 36, Set of Knives and Forks
26.44.12
Unknown
19th c.
Porcelain handles are painted in turquoise or bleu celeste pebbled cacotte d'or. On the side of each handle is a reserved white panel with a single exotic bird in a landscape, all in colors. ...