Tieback

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Tieback

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.653

Description

A circular gilded brass cast tiedback. The relief decoration is arranged bi-laterally symmetrical and is composed of stylized flowers about a center of tight concentric circles ending with a small dome-shaped protrusion in the center. The flowers are arranged with two four-petalled flowers (opposite each other) alternating with two floral motifs composed of two five-petalled flowers with stems and leaves (opposite each other perpendicular to the two four-petalled flowers) encircling the center. The stem is composed of turned forms and a steel screw terminus. The rounded backing is of painted tin.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-3/4 in

Diameter

3-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. (12.1 x 7.9 cm)

Material

brass, Tin, Steel

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: very badly tarnished and corroded.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

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General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

1of2 items

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, North-Northwest Bedroom