Signet box

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Signet box

Entry/Object ID

SS.73.2

Description

Rectangular silver plated box with hinged lid: inside contains covered section with hinged lid and tiny knob containing twenty-three small wooden matches and a rough-surfaced rectangle inside this inner lid for striking matches; remaining rectangular section inside box contains stick of red sealing wax; one side of box, with piece of silver "tubing" to hold end of wax stick, opens to facilitate removal of stick; lid has rounded corners.

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1850 Date made: r. 1800 - 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7/16 in

Width

1-7/8 in

Length

2-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7/16 x 1 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (1.1 x 4.8 x 7.3 cm)

Material

Silver-plated metal

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition noted for Winter Antiques Show: Minor dents as noted previously; inside some black spots that cannot be removed with polish; red sealing wax stick broken; matches enclosed inside; areas of wear at solder points inside.

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: A few minor dents in bottom; plate worn on bottom.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Washington Irving (1783-1859)

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

SS.73.1 - Seal - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial