Fob

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fob

Entry/Object ID

SS.64.56

Description

Watch-fob and seal: in rounded rectangular gold band is set lavender (amethyst-colored) seal, with intaglio design of coat-of-arms (three holly leaves in fist with armored arm, over torse, atop shield containing three sheaves of three holly leaves, two and one, above motto on banner: "SUB SOLE SUB UMBRA VIRENS"): engraved about frame, "Washington Irving, Sunnyside/ Born April 3d., 1783. Died Nov. 28th., 1859:" frame on pendant, attached to flat-arched gold band, surmounted by loop reinforced with second gold S-scrolled ring and loop.

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1820 - 1830

Notes

Dates: 1820 - 1830

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

seal in frame

Height

1-1/4 in

Width

15/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 15/16 in. (3.2 x 2.4 cm)

Dimension Description

w/ ring

Length

1-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)

Material

Amethystine glass?, Gold

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Seal bears minor scratches and wear.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Washington Irving (1783-1859)

Notes

Former owner

Person or Organization

Louis du Pont Irving (1883-1961)

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 13B

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial