Author: Hyde Hall
Pair of Chandeliers – Dining Room
Pair of Chandeliers
Made by an unidentified maker, probably English
Purchased from Baldwin Gardiner & Co.
New York City, New York
1830-1832
These chandeliers, described as “Boat Lamps,” were purchased by George Clarke (1768-1835) from Baldwin Gardiner & Co., 149 Broadway, New York City, on May 25, 1833, for $220.00. Clarke also purchased two sets of hangings for $50.00 and altered the burners from argand to alcohol for $2.00 per burner or $16.00.
Chandelier – Drawing Room
Chandelier
Made by an unidentified maker, probably English
Purchased from Baldwin Gardiner & Co.
New York City, New York
1830-1832
This chandelier, described as a “Center Gilt, 4 Lt Lamp” in the original bill, was purchased by George Clarke (1768-1835) from Baldwin Gardiner & Co. on May 25, 1833, for $165.00. The hangings cost an additional $50.00 and were necessary to allow the chandelier to be pulled down for lighting, extinguishing and cleaning. Clarke also paid another $8.00 to have the argand burners converted to vapor burners.
Center Table
Center Table
Attributed to Joseph Meeks and Sons (w.1829-1835)
New York City, New York
1832-1833
George Clarke (1768-1835) purchased this table from auctioneer James C. Smith of New York City, on April 20, 1833 for $165. The table’s large size is unusual, but may have been selected by Clarke to fit the large scale of the drawing room at Hyde Hall.
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