Former owner
John Watts De Peyster
(American, 1821 – 1907)
Stamp
1840-1870
Metal, enamel
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer in memory of John Watts De Peyster
1942.159
According to the accession records, this stamp once belonged to John Watts De Peyster (1821-1907), grandfather of the donor.
DescriptionStamp with cast metal (bronze?) handle in the form of a cherub carrying a large fish over his shoulders; cherub stands on two-tiered circular brass base with light blue and dark blue enamel on bottom of lower tier; square brass stamp face with canted corners bearing coat of arms.ClassificationsWRITING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT