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Former owner (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.
Stamp
John Watts De Peyster
1840-1870
1942.160
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Jenny Lind
1840-1850
1945.179
Seal stamp
Thomas W. King
ca. 1840-1850
1958.12
Armchair
John Watts
1785–1800
1945.117
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ca. 1856
1946.72
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Charles F. De Voosey
ca. 1867
INV.6308