Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dish ring
Object Number:
INV.14161
Date:
1907-1947
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 16.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "TIFFANY & Co. 17194 MAKERS 5873 STERLING SILVER 925-1000 M"
Description:
Cast silver dish ring; tall, cylindrical ring with openwork, lattice sides and a diamond shaped reserve in the center; resting on four hollow cast ball feet; two plain, cast strap handles applied to opposite sides of the rim; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
