Historic New England

Child's Necklace

Coral bead necklace, three strands of small cylindrical beads, gold stamped and engraved clasp set with coral cameo depicting a child.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100751

Accession Number: 1933.262

Necklace

Single strand of tiny angel coral beads, no clasp.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100752

Accession Number: 1933.261

Pair of Child's Armlets

Pair of matching coral armlets, four strands of branch coral, rectangular gold clasp engraved with an oval cartouche.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100753

Accession Number: 1913.115-.116

Child's Armlet

Branch coral armlet with metal clasp in cardboard box

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100754

Accession Number: 1936.162

Brooch

Polished branch coral brooch, carved at bottom, gold hinged pin and hook. Part of set with 1930.137 ab. In red rectangular silk covered box

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100755

Accession Number: 1930.136

Each earring in this pair is composed of a piece of polished branch coral mounted on a gold pin. The earrings attach with gold wire loops set at the top of coral branch. The earrings form part of a set with brooch 1930.136.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100756

Accession Number: 1930.137AB

Brooch

This carved angel coral brooch consists of stylized flowers, naturalistic leaves and a bird in flight. The entire brooch is set on gold wire. The brooch form part of set with earrings 1927.496AB.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100757

Accession Number: 1927.495

Pair of Earrings

Carved angel coral earrings, each consist of carved flower, leaves and bird with splayed wings, all set on gold wire. Earrings were converted into pins at a later date. One of the earrings is missing part of a leaf. The earrings are part of a set with brooch 1927.495.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100758

Accession Number: 1927.496AB

Brooch

Carved coral brooch with four large flowers set on gold wire, hinged pin and hook on reverse. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100759

Accession Number: 2007.15.222

Plaid Pin

Silver three quarter circle plaid pin with engraved star pattern, terminates in two silver balls set with cabochon cut corals, sliding pin set with cabochon cut coral.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100760

Accession Number: 1969.1897

Brooch and Earrings

Demi-parure of red coral jewelry consisting of brooch and earrings, brooch is a stylized flower of cabochon cut coral with drop coral pendant, set on gold wire, hinged pin and hook on reverse, earrings are stylized flowers of cabochon cut coral set on gold wire, gold wire loops with hook fasteners.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100761

Accession Number: 1939.144a-c

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold hollow stamped shield earrings with diamond and scroll engraving and white glass bar in center, wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100963

Accession Number: 2007.15.85ab

Earring

This single earring is composed of an orange glass bead set on a gold pin. The bead is suspended from a gold hinged ear wire.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100964

Accession Number: 1932.565

Brooch and Earrings

Set of catseye moonstone jewelry consisting of a brooch and earrings: brooch features four moonstone balls with gold flower centers arranged in a cross design, hinged hook and pin on and pendant loop attachment on reverse; earrings feature two hanging moonstone balls with s-shaped wire ear fasteners...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100965

Accession Number: 1941.1052a-c

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a moonstone ball from which is suspended a gold-mounted, torpedo-shaped moonstone drop. The earrings attach with gold s-shaped ear wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: moonstone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100966

Accession Number: 1926.728.1AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a lapis lazuli sphere suspended from a two-link gold chain. The chain is suspended from a gold s-shaped ear wire.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lapis lazuli (rock), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100967

Accession Number: 1922.206AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a rose quartz torpedo drop suspended from an attached 'o' ring at the top of the gold cannetille frame. One earring is missing its quartz drop. Both are missing their ear wire attachments.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: rose quartz, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100968

Accession Number: 1931.61AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a round cabochon-cut agate set in a chased gold mount with a leaf border. The earrings attach with hinged gold ear wires.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony)

GUSN: 100969

Accession Number: 1931.62AB

Necklace and Earrings

Set of banded agate jewelry consisting of a necklace and pair of earrings: necklace consists of a string of graduated dark brown beads with single white stripe; matching earrings feature two balls hanging from s-shaped ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100970

Accession Number: 1969.3053.1-3

Brooch and Earrings

Set of tortoiseshell (?) jewelry of a brooch and pair of earrings: brooch consists of three balls in a row, hinged pin and hook on reverse; earrings are single balls mounted on ear wire fasteners. All stored in yellow cardboard jewelry box.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100971

Accession Number: 1969.3021.1-3

Pair of Earrings

Pair of black glass buttons with stripe converted into earrings.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100972

Accession Number: 1969.3062.1-2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of malachite pendant earrings, torpedo drops with gold caps surmounted by balls, gold s-shaped ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100973

Accession Number: 1969.3031.1-2

Pair of Studs

Pair of jade studs, circular concave discs with gold button in center, brass detachable wire fastener on reverse.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100974

Accession Number: 1969.3337.1-2

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of sterling silver circular cuff buttons with spider on spider web design, silver post and horseshoe shaped guard on reverse.

Date: 1891-1910

Maker: George W. Shiebler & Company (Jeweler)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100975

Accession Number: 1969.3041.1-2

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of oval grey stone cuff links set in 8 karat gold.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100976

Accession Number: 1969.3065.1-2

Pair of Buckles

Pair of small oval paste buckles, single row of brilliant cut pastes set in metal, bar fastener on reverse.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100977

Accession Number: 1969.3025.1-2

Pair of Buttons

Pair of circular black glass and goldstone buttons set in brass, brass loop attachment on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100978

Accession Number: 1975.219.1-2

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of gold cuff links, oval discs engraved with the initials "JF," gold single link attachment.

Date: 1875-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100979

Accession Number: 1993.882.1-2

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of jet cuff links, jet bars with pointed ends and gold bands in center, s-shaped link attachments.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100980

Accession Number: 2007.15.78ab

Pair of Earrings

Pair of coral pendant earrings, oval cabochon cut coral surrounded by seven coral beads supporting an elongated vase shaped drop, gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100981

Accession Number: 1969.3007.1-2

Pair of Earrings in Original Case

Pair of coral earrings in original case, cabochon cut corals on gold ear wire fasteners, black leather case with white silk and blue velvet lining.

Date: 1868

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100982

Accession Number: 1969.3005.1-2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold and coral earrings, gold rosette with tiny coral beads, supports gold bell of leaves and filigree gold ball set with tiny coral beads, hinged ear wire fasteners. In blue leather box with snap (not original).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100983

Accession Number: 1969.3019.1-2

Necklace and Earrings

Matching amber necklace and drop earrings, graduated strand of oval cloudy amber beads with an amber and ivory screw clasp, drop earrings with single amber bead, gold ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100984

Accession Number: 1969.3032.1-3

Pair of Earrings

Each earring ins this pair is composed of an oval cameo cut from pink and white shell. One earring depicts a peasant woman in front of a house, the other depicts a peasant woman in front of a tree. Both are set in gold mounts within a gold leaf frame. The earrings attach with gold s-shaped wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 100985

Accession Number: 1922.197AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of an oval cameo bust set in a plain gold mount. One earring depicts a figure in profile with long, curled hair. The other earring depicts a profile with short hair. Both face the same direction. The earrings attach with gold hinged ear wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 100986

Accession Number: 1922.201ab

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of carved "lava" (sandstone) oval cameos. Each cameo depicts a female in profile set in gold mounts with rope twist border, gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100987

Accession Number: 1922.641AB

Earring

This earring is composed of an oval cameo carved from black "lava" (talc / soapstone)depicting a classically dressed female in profile. The cameo is set in a plain gold mount and attaches with a gold s-shaped ear wire on the reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100988

Accession Number: 1932.564

Earring

This single earring is composed of a beige "lava" (limestone) carved rosette surmount from which is suspended a carved acorn drop. The earring attaches with a gold hinged ear wire.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100989

Accession Number: 1933.44

Cameo Brooch

Oval "lava" (sandstone) cameo set in gold mount, cameo depicts a man in profile, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1848

Maker: Greenough, John A. (Sculptor)

GUSN: 100990

Accession Number: 1988.139

Florentine Mosaic Brooch and Earrings

Matching Florentine mosaic brooch and earrings, brooch depicts a white chalcedony, green malachite and brown chalcedony flowers with green chalcedony leaves set in a black marble plaque, gold frame with applied gold flowers, hinged pin and hook on reverse, earrings each feature two white chalcedony ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100991

Accession Number: 1940.129a-c

Pair of Earrings

Pair of Roman micromosaic pendant earrings; black onyx diamond shaped surmounts each set with a micromosaic butterfly, supports elongated pointed black onyx pendants each set with a micromosaic of a dove perched on a tree stump, all set in gold frames with applied scrolls, hinged ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100992

Accession Number: 1939.142ab

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a Florentine mosaic. Each round black marble plaque is set with white morning glories, blue forget-me-nots and white lilies, all made from carefully fitted pieces of chalcedony. The mosaics are set in gold mounts with rope twist borders. The earrings attach w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black marble, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100993

Accession Number: 1922.625AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is an oval Roman micromosaic composition of flowers on a black background. The mosaics are set in gold Etruscan revival style frames with twisted wire and granulation decoration. The earrings attach with gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100994

Accession Number: 1922.196AB

Brooch and Earrings

Roman micromosaic brooch and earrings; brooch features four oval black onyx plaques set with micromosaic flowers, set in gold mounts with rope twist borders, all soldered onto two metal bars, hinged pin and hook on reverse (pin is a later replacement), oval black onyx plaque earrings set with mircro...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100995

Accession Number: 1927.64-65

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of an elongated pendant drop decorated with an enameled polychrome scene of the Swiss Alps. Each pendant is suspended from an oval surmount decorated with an enameled polychrome lake scene. Both surmount and pendant are set in a gilt frame accented with scroll a...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 100996

Accession Number: 1927.876AB

Brooch

Rectangular brooch with an enameled polychrome scene of Lake Geneva set in gold frame accented with curved gold border and beads, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100997

Accession Number: 1927.875

Pendant and Earrings

Painted porcelain pendant and earrings; elongated oval pendant with two scarlet ibis in a marsh, set in plain gold frame, two loop attachments at top, triangle shaped drop earrings each with a flamingo in a marsh, gold Etruscan revival style mounts with applied scrolls and beads, wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gold alloy

GUSN: 100998

Accession Number: 1942.325a-c

Brooch and Earrings

Painted enamel on porcelain brooch and earrings; oval porcelain plaque with painted enamel portrait of woman wearing a purple veil and holding a white mask, set in gilt mount with rope twist border and framed with four leaf clusters, hinged pin and hook on reverse, oval porcelain earrings with paint...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 100999

Accession Number: 1942.320a-c

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of graduated multi-layer clusters of seed pearl rosettes, with a large central pearl, set on a mother-of-pearl plaque and held in place with white horsehair. The earrings attach with gold ear wires. In fitted black horseshoe shaped leather box (1933.1693.2) with...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Retailer)

Material: mother of pearl, freshwater pearl, horsehair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101000

Accession Number: 1933.1693.1AB

Brooch

This brooch forms a set with 1933.1693.1AB. The brooch is composed of graduated multi-layer clusters of seed pearl rosettes set on a mother-of-pearl plaque and held in place with white horsehair. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse. It is enclosed in box 1933.1693.2.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, freshwater pearl, horsehair, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101001

Accession Number: 1933.1694

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