brass | Media | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Fairest Reflective Sphere, 2015

Fairest Reflective Sphere, 2015
brass.
Courtesy of Michael Anastassiades.
47.2015.2

Footed circular tray with narrow rim and two wide strap handles; surface decorated with incised lines radiating from center.

Tray Tray, ca. 1955
brass.
Gift of George R. Kravis II.
2018-22-135

This object was made by Dorlyn Silver Smith.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Molded baluster stem, on quatri-lobate stepped petal bases, the scalloped drip pans on the campana-shaped girdled candleholder above a scalloped knop; stick unscrews in two places to form three sections.

Candlestick (England), 1750–65
brass.
Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
2011-9-3-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Molded baluster stem, on quatri-lobate stepped petal bases, the scalloped drip pans on the campana-shaped girdled candleholder above a scalloped knop; stick unscrews in two places to form three sections.

Candlestick (England), 1750–65
brass.
Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
2011-9-2-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Slightly ovoid bowl surmounted by thin cylindrical shaft with large circular seal top.

Spoon (England), late 17th century
brass.
Gift of Paul Walter.
2007-14-4

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Circular bowl surmounted by thin cylindrical shaft with circular seal top.

Spoon (England), 1600–1650
brass.
Gift of Paul Walter.
2007-14-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Circular bowl surmounted by thin cylindrical shaft with lion sejant at terminus.

Spoon (England), 1600–1650
brass.
Gift of Paul Walter.
2007-14-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Three-armed candelabra with smooth, undecorated brass surface.

Candelabra, ca. 1930–40
brass.
Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris.
1994-118-2-a/d

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

A brass razor and blade with a long narrow handle with three cut out triangles in a row off the top.

Samurai Razor And Blade, ca. 1987
brass.
Gift of Italianissimo, Inc. through Diane and Mauro Gennaretti.
1987-62-2-a/c

This object was made by Creazioni Cavari.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A brass razor and blade with a long smooth slightly arched handle. The handle goes from wide at the blade into a narrow point towards the end. The blade is an olive green color.

Sauro Razor And Blade, 1987
brass.
Gift of Italianissimo, Inc. through Diane and Mauro Gennaretti.
1987-62-1-a/c

This object was made by Creazioni Cavari.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Three-armed candelabrum on circular base with folded, molded foot pads. Base domed; three circular motifs at front and sides with central cross and central bead on upper surface of base, front and sides. Fourth motif contains maker's monogram. Tapered molded shaft with socket and cup at upper end, flanked by pair of molded arms, each with candle socket.

Candelabrum (Netherlands), ca. 1900–05
brass.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1986-14-8

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Three-arm candelabrum on circular base with folded, molded foot pads. Base domed; three circular motifs with central cross and central bead on upper surface of base, front and sides. Fourth motif contains maker's monogram. Tapered molded shaft with socket and cup at upper end, flanked by pair of molded arms, each with candle socket.

Candelabrum (Netherlands), ca. 1900–05
brass.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1986-14-7

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Cylindrical body, flat base. Rivet-held hinge with slightly domed cover. Strap closure and open pin for securing. Series of three engraved concentric bands near base, at rim, lower cover, and on top. Tinned interior.

Tea Caddy (Netherlands), ca. 1903
brass.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1986-14-6

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Cylindrical body with incurved lower section and flared lip. Three engraved concenric lines below lip. Flat circular base and plain short stem.

Spoon Vase (Netherlands), ca. 1903
brass.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1986-14-5

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Cylindrical uncovered pot. Tinned interior. Incurved lower section with flat base. Three engraved concentric lines at lip. Curved sheet metal spout attached with five rivets. Applied strap handle engraved with concentric lines and stamped with a triangle.

Jug (Netherlands), ca. 1903
brass.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1986-14-4

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Circular bowl (a) with incurved lower section. Flat base. Molded flange handles with engraved transverse lines and four stylized rectangles. Flat cover (b) with bezel. Two sets of concentric rings engraved on surface. Brass ball finial.

Sugar Bowl And Lid (Netherlands), ca. 1903
brass.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1986-14-3-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, flat bottom; edges bent at right angles to form gallery; each corner secured with brass rivet. Curved tapered handles at both long ends; attached to tray with six rivets. Undecorated.

Tea Tray (Netherlands), ca. 1903
brass.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1986-14-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Handle of cast brass in form of standing lion holding shield on rosette decorated socle at front. Floral decoration on base.

Knife Handle (England), ca. 1650–75
brass.
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
1985-103-7

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Oval-shaped rattail spoonbowl. Flat, slightly curved neck with hinge and small sliding sleeve. Flat handle with trifid end. Engraved with v-shaped pattern at the front and back of neck. The handle is engraved on both sides with stylized leaves and fruits. The bowl bends forward.

Folding Spoon (Germany), ca. 1700–10
brass.
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
1985-103-262

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Tapering brass handle, round in section, engraved decoration of vertical bands with v-shaped pattern. Handle is hollow (does not fit on knife blade)

Knife Handle (Germany), ca. 1700–1800
brass.
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
1985-103-261-b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Oval-shaped spoon bowl, plain flat neck has small hinge and sliding band. Flat handle with trifid end, cast and chased with a deer, birds, a fox and a dog, stylized trees and acanthus scrolls against a matte background. Bowl bends forward.

Folding Spoon (Germany), ca. 1700–50
brass.
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
1985-103-259

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the form of a Pierrot figure, with small pointed hat, wide, saw-tooth edge collar, large buttons down front of baggy, one-piece costume, small pointed shoes; he has hands in pockets, pulling costume outward, exagerating his girth. Head and collar, hinged at back, flip open as lid. Link attached to upper part of right arm. Striker situated on reverse side, just beneath character's buttocks. Matchsafe may stand upright.

Pierrot Figure Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-635

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

In the form of a Samurai warrior, in full costume, with sword beneath garment. Head and shoulders form lid which, hinged on back, flips backwards to open box. Small feet are attached to striker on bottom.

Samurai Warrior Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-221

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the form of a Japanese thatched-roof house, entrance and windows visible at its front, as well as small cracks in walls, more windows and wall cracks on reverse. Right side of house serves as lid and hinged at bottom right. Striker on bottom left.

Japanese Thatched-Roof House Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-218

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the form of a corsetted female torso, featuring simulated stays and buttons down front of corset, lacing down reverse side; top of corset meets upper part of box where female's bare chest is revealed, hinged at back, it may be flipped open as lid. Small link attached at upper left. Striker on bottom.

Corsetted Female Torso Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-148

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the form of a woman's leg, from mid thigh down to the foot, knee slightly bent. Circular lid with thumb catch attached at thigh end of box, hinged on underside. Striker on top of lid.

Woman's Leg Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1343

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the form of a dragon's head, pearl clasped in bared teeth, rodent hangs on to dragon's gills; reverse features rodent hanging upside down from dragon's mouth. Back of neck, hinged on top, opens as lid. Striker on front of snout.

Dragon Head Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1276

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the shape of a folded man's shirt, with incised checkerboard-patterned weave, cuffs and bib, 3 raised buttons on front, smiling child's head peering out from opening at collar. Reverse inscribed "New York Clothing House, 102 & 104 Baltimore St., Baltimore." Upper curved section swings open to reveal match compartment. Textured surface on bottom possibly intended as striker.

Folded Shirt with Child's Head for "New York Clothing House, Baltimore."...
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1241

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Bird Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1194

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the shape of a scallop shell, narrower end flips open, hinged on back. Link attached to side. Striker incised in back.

Scallop Shell Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1189

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the shape of a fish with raised decoration of scales, gils, fins, with tail folded over one side of body, slight patina all over. Head flips open, hinged on top. Scales likely intended as striker.

Fish with Folded Fin Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1119

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Matchsafe, 1907

Matchsafe, 1907
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-836

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Matchsafe, 1850

Matchsafe, 1850
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-770

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Oblong, curves and counter-curves around perimeter, middle of sides cinched, featuring raised decoration of Washington Monument, inscribed below "Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.", all surrounded by long, sinuous, stem-like lines at edges and flowers at corners. Reverse features horizontal decoration of the Capitol, inscribed below "The Capitol, Washington, D.C.", surrounded by same decoration as front. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Washington Monument, Washington, D.C. Matchsafe, ca. 1900
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-731

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Matchsafe, 1902

Matchsafe, 1902
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-722

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.