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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Frederick Steinman Copper Kettle
Object ID
2014.001
Date Range
c. 1795
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Frederick Steinman Copper Kettle
Description
Bucket-like kettle with iron bail handle. Stamped on one handle tab is "STEINMAN". Made by Frederick Steinman, c. 1795
Date Range
c. 1795
Made By
Steinman, Frederick
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 09
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
People
Steinman, Frederick
Subcategory
Food Processing T&E
Object Name
Kettle
Material
Copper, Iron
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Strong wear, repairs and holes.
Object ID
2014.001
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2014.001
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Candlestic, Brass
Object ID
2003.008
Date Range
1780-1810
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Candlestic, Brass
Description
Brass chamberstick constructed of sheet rolled brass, with oval base, 3-position adjustable height stem, thin band handle.
Candle holder extends about 5" into the hollow shaft. A smallcup (inside shaft) is attached to an external handle that allows the candle height to be adjusted. The shaft is cut open 4.25" to allow candle movement. 3 side slits along opening for anchoring so candle stick can be carried. Oval shaped drip pan. 'LTR' scratched on to the bottom of drip pan.
Date Range
1780-1810
Year Range From
1780
Year Range To
1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 37
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Candlestick
Material
Brass
Height (in)
8.25
Length (in)
7.25
Width (in)
4.625
Depth (in)
5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Some repairs to stem / base connection.
Signs of wear/use - dents on edge of drip pan
Object ID
2003.008
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
1931.014.1
Date Range
1759-1800
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Weathervane constructed in shape of rooster of painted sheet iron with hand forged hinges. "1759" cut out from center. Streaks of paint to represent feathers on tail and from neck. Yellow beak and red comb and chin.
From old hotel on the Lincoln Highway east of Lancaster, PA. Purchased at the sale of the estate of the Misses Metzger by donor.
Provenance
purchased from the estate of Misses Metzger
Date Range
1759-1800
Year Range From
1759
Year Range To
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0320
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Weathervane
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
14.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2019-03-25
Condition Notes
4 jagged holes in sign and one along edge. Head has been reattached to neck.
Object ID
1931.014.1
Accession Number
1931.014
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
2002.114
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Sheet Iron lampstand intended to hold "betty lamp". wide shallow circular dish base with round pillar supportiing lamp shelf with crimped gallery. Attached handle and support for shelf.
Year Range From
1780
Year Range To
1850
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Holder, Lamp
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
9
Depth (in)
6.5
Diameter (in)
6.25
Object ID
2002.114
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
2002.155
Date Range
1791
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Ten-plate stove manufactured by Colebrook Furnace.
Date Range
1791
Year Range From
1791
Year Range To
1791
Made By
Colebrook Furnace
People
Colebrook
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Furnaces
Object Name
Cookstove
Material
Iron
Height (in)
21.5
Width (in)
15
Depth (in)
34
Condition
Good
Object ID
2002.155
Place of Origin
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
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