Oval armorial bearings of J. W. Delafield, heraldic crest contains a dove with outstretched wings, olive branch in mouth, stands on helmet: brown and gold scrolls curround shield; shield contains a variety of heraldic devices; banner inscription in red "INSIGNIA. FORTUNAE. PARIA"; below inscription: "The Armorial Bearings of JOHN WHITE DELAFIELD./ of New York City in the United /States of America, Gentleman"; grey mat with gold line, black line, gilded liner, cut in oval.
b. Gilt frame has thin band of leafy devices, concave vertical band; applied vines, flowers, leaves in three dimensional form; concave band with palmettes and leafy drops; half round molding; row of beading; stepped liner; eye hooks on bottom, two on back.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1900 - 1967
Date made: r. 1900 - 1967
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Sight
Height
26-1/2 in
Width
22-1/2 in
Depth
2-5/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 26 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (67.3 x 57.2 x 6.7 cm)
Material
Glass, Paper, ink, Gesso, Gilt
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of Condition: Raised bumps appear on mat; loss of gilt gesso ornament on frame (upper left and lower right); soiled, worn, cracked. Needs to be remounted.
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Entrance Hall