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John H Collection

John H. Starin of New York, a man shrouded in mystery and yet responsible for some remarkable creations during the years 1865-1880

Background imageJohn H Collection: John H. Smythe, 1887. Creator: Unknown

John H. Smythe, 1887. Creator: Unknown
John H. Smythe, 1887. African-American diplomat, politician and educator, US ambassador to Liberia. From "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising" by William J. Simmons

Background imageJohn H Collection: Umbrella Stand, c. 1940. Creators: Ernest Busenbark, John H. Tercuzzi

Umbrella Stand, c. 1940. Creators: Ernest Busenbark, John H. Tercuzzi
Umbrella Stand, c. 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: John H. Starin of New York, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown

John H. Starin of New York, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
John H. Starin of New York, 1865-1880. Starin, Hon. John H. Rep. of N.Y. between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, entrepreneur and businessman; founded Starins Glen Island Resort

Background imageJohn H Collection: Portrait of Hendrick van Balen, Flemish Baroque painter and stained glass designer, circa 1573-1632

Portrait of Hendrick van Balen, Flemish Baroque painter and stained glass designer, circa 1573-1632
6338648 Portrait of Hendrick van Balen, Flemish Baroque painter and stained glass designer, circa 1573-1632 by Wedgwood, John H

Background imageJohn H Collection: Lamp Bracket, c. 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Lamp Bracket, c. 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Lamp Bracket, c. 1942

Background imageJohn H Collection: Tubular Hand Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Tubular Hand Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Tubular Hand Lamp, c. 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: Mourning Ring, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Mourning Ring, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Mourning Ring, 1935/1942

Background imageJohn H Collection: Necklace, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Necklace, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Necklace, 1935/1942

Background imageJohn H Collection: Painted Basin, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Painted Basin, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Painted Basin, 1935/1942

Background imageJohn H Collection: Comb, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Comb, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Comb, c. 1937

Background imageJohn H Collection: Toleware Slop Pail, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Toleware Slop Pail, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Toleware Slop Pail, 1935/1942

Background imageJohn H Collection: Door Knocker, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Door Knocker, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Door Knocker, c. 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: Cap or Bonnet Pin, 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Cap or Bonnet Pin, 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Cap or Bonnet Pin, 1938

Background imageJohn H Collection: Mirror Frame, 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Mirror Frame, 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Mirror Frame, 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: Sewing Bird, 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Sewing Bird, 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Sewing Bird, 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: Buttons, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Buttons, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Buttons, c. 1937

Background imageJohn H Collection: Bread Basket, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Bread Basket, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Bread Basket, c. 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: Earrings, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Earrings, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Earrings, c. 1938

Background imageJohn H Collection: Cuff Buttons, c. 1936. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Cuff Buttons, c. 1936. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Cuff Buttons, c. 1936

Background imageJohn H Collection: Toleware Box, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Toleware Box, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Toleware Box, 1935/1942

Background imageJohn H Collection: Locket, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Locket, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Locket, c. 1937

Background imageJohn H Collection: Skillet, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Skillet, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Skillet, c. 1939

Background imageJohn H Collection: Toleware Water Can, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Toleware Water Can, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Toleware Water Can, c. 1938

Background imageJohn H Collection: Fluter, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Fluter, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Fluter, c. 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: Sewing Machine, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Sewing Machine, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Sewing Machine, c. 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: Match Box, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Match Box, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Match Box, c. 1939

Background imageJohn H Collection: Brooch, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Brooch, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Brooch, c. 1938

Background imageJohn H Collection: Swinging Lamp Bracket, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Swinging Lamp Bracket, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Swinging Lamp Bracket, c. 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: Opera Bag, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Opera Bag, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Opera Bag, c. 1939

Background imageJohn H Collection: Bracelet, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Bracelet, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Bracelet, c. 1938

Background imageJohn H Collection: Chandelier, c. 1941. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Chandelier, c. 1941. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Chandelier, c. 1941

Background imageJohn H Collection: Garden Urn, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Garden Urn, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Garden Urn, 1935/1942

Background imageJohn H Collection: Lamp Bracket, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Lamp Bracket, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Lamp Bracket, c. 1940

Background imageJohn H Collection: Emerald Ring, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Emerald Ring, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Emerald Ring, c. 1938

Background imageJohn H Collection: Mourning Ring, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Mourning Ring, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Mourning Ring, c. 1937

Background imageJohn H Collection: Mourning Ring, c. 1936. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Mourning Ring, c. 1936. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Mourning Ring, c. 1936

Background imageJohn H Collection: Ring, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Ring, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Ring, c. 1938

Background imageJohn H Collection: Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Brooch, c. 1937

Background imageJohn H Collection: Foot Scraper and Tray, c. 1941. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Foot Scraper and Tray, c. 1941. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Foot Scraper and Tray, c. 1941

Background imageJohn H Collection: Brooch, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Brooch, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Brooch, 1935/1942

Background imageJohn H Collection: Shop Sign Spectacles, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Shop Sign Spectacles, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Shop Sign Spectacles, 1935/1942

Background imageJohn H Collection: Topaz Ring, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Topaz Ring, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Topaz Ring, c. 1938

Background imageJohn H Collection: Hair Ring, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Hair Ring, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Hair Ring, c. 1937

Background imageJohn H Collection: Brooch and Earrings, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Brooch and Earrings, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Brooch and Earrings, c. 1938

Background imageJohn H Collection: Comb, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Comb, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Comb, c. 1939

Background imageJohn H Collection: Toothpick, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi

Toothpick, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Toothpick, c. 1937

Background imageJohn H Collection: Banjo created for Charles P. Stinson, late19th centruy. Creator: John H. Buckbee

Banjo created for Charles P. Stinson, late19th centruy. Creator: John H. Buckbee
Charles P. Stinsons minstrel credits include working with Callinders Georgia Minstrels, the Worlds Minstrels, and Harvey and Frohmans Minstrel Companies as a banjo player, actor, and drum major

Background imageJohn H Collection: Kno-Shr, Kansas Chief, 1853. Creator: J. H. Fitzgibbon

Kno-Shr, Kansas Chief, 1853. Creator: J. H. Fitzgibbon
Kno-Shr, Kansas Chief, 1853




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John H. Starin of New York, a man shrouded in mystery and yet responsible for some remarkable creations during the years 1865-1880. Although his identity remains unknown, his work speaks volumes about his talent and creativity. One such masterpiece is the portrait of Hendrick van Balen, a renowned Flemish Baroque painter and stained glass designer from the late 16th to early 17th century. John H. 's ability to capture the essence of this influential artist is truly awe-inspiring. But John H. 's talents were not limited to portraiture alone. He also dabbled in various other art forms, as evidenced by his Lamp Bracket from around 1942. The intricate design and craftsmanship displayed in this piece are a testament to his skill as an artisan. Another shining example of John H. 's expertise can be seen in the Tubular Hand Lamp from the 1940s. This functional yet aesthetically pleasing creation showcases his ability to combine practicality with artistic flair. In addition to lamps, John H. Tercuzzi was also known for crafting exquisite jewelry pieces like the Mourning Ring and Necklace dating back to 1935/1942. These delicate accessories demonstrate his attention to detail and passion for creating timeless beauty. Not content with just jewelry, John H. 's talents extended even further into household items such as the Painted Basin, Comb, Toleware Slop Pail, Door Knocker, Cap or Bonnet Pin, and Mirror Frame - all bearing his signature touch of elegance and sophistication. Although much about John H. 's life remains shrouded in mystery like one of his own creations; it is undeniable that he left an indelible mark on both art history and craftsmanship through these extraordinary works that continue to captivate admirers today.