Seal

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Seal

Entry/Object ID

SS.83.3

Description

Gold and bloodstone seal: bloodstone is cut in an oval with a beveled edge; stone is set into a gold mounting which is engraved with cartouches and flora around the stone; handle is formed by a snake wound about itself with big eyes and toothy grin; the curves of the snake are engraved with "trefoil" designs; "I" in Gothic script cut into it in reverse.

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1867 Date made: r. 1800 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

13/16 in

Width

11/16 in

Depth

1-3/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 13/16 x 11/16 x 1 3/16 in. (2.1 x 1.7 x 3 cm)

Material

bloodstone, Gold

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Engraving around stone somewhat worn.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Washington Irving (1783-1859)

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial