Historic New England

Mourning Ring

Gold mourning ring, braided hair set under glass with seed pearl border.

Date: 1797

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101099

Accession Number: 1966.2280

Blue glass and cut steel brooch set in silver, two round glass plaques with cut steel flowers in center, surmounted by crown with cut steel beads, tear drop glass pendant, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 101100

Accession Number: 1966.2281

Brooch

Painted enamel on porcelain brooch of woman with gold and pearl border, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 101101

Accession Number: 1966.2269

Brooch

Copper or brass moth shaped brooch with red glass wings and eyes and seed pearls set in body.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), copper (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 101102

Accession Number: 1966.2272

Memorial Brooch

This navette-shaped mourning brooch made from an ivory plaque set under glass and surrounded by cut pastes in a silver border, depicts two doves perched on a flat-topped column. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), ivory (tooth component), glass (material)

GUSN: 101103

Accession Number: 1966.2271

Pocket Watch

Silver pocket watch with blue numbers

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101104

Accession Number: 1966.2273

Pendant

Blue glass heart shaped pendant with gold top.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101105

Accession Number: 1966.2279

Mechanical Pencil

Gold mechanical pencil engraved with Rococo scrolls, striped agate set in top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101106

Accession Number: 1966.2285

Pendant on chain

Heart shaped paste pendant surmounted by bow and set in silver, silver chain.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101107

Accession Number: 1966.2276

Cross Pendant

Gold cross on chain.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101108

Accession Number: 1966.2282

Cuff Button

Plain circular mother of pearl stud, mother of pearl post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101109

Accession Number: 1930.1385

Ring

Gold band inset with table-worked brown hair. Center plaque has black enamel spelling "Lydia." in Gothic script.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101110

Accession Number: 1931.1623

Ring

Gold hollow band with swirled cut-outs revealing brown table-worked hair.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair

GUSN: 101111

Accession Number: 1931.1802

Memorial Ring

This rose gold ring is set at the center with a plait of white hair under a rectangle of glass surrounded by faceted jet stones. The split shoulders of the ring are decorated with rococo scrolls.

Date: 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), human hair, jet (coal)

GUSN: 101112

Accession Number: 1913.108

Ring

Gold ring with center plaque, sides of band are cut out in Greek key design to show inset table-worked brown hair.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101113

Accession Number: 1944.332

Mourning Ring

Circular gold mounting with woven white and brown hair under crystal, engraved on reverse and around band.

Date: 1806

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101114

Accession Number: 1931.1962

Ring

Gold mounting and band, rectangular center set with a plait of hair under glass surrounded by faceted jet beads.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101115

Accession Number: 1946.370

Ring

Gold band with table-worked brown hair insert, oval center plaque engraved "FA." Original fitted round red leather covered box.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101116

Accession Number: 1921.65

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with gold buckle findings.

Date: 1882-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair

GUSN: 101117

Accession Number: 1924.904

Mourning Ring

Gold mounting with floral chased split shoulders, center set with plait of hair under glass surrounded by a chased gold border and faceted black glass beads.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101118

Accession Number: 1927.883

Memorial Ring

This gold ring is set with a plait of hair under a rectangular section of glass surrounded by a chased gold border and faceted jet stones. The split shoulders on the band flank the central element and are decorated with floral scrolls.

Date: 1832

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), human hair, jet (coal)

GUSN: 101119

Accession Number: 1916.223

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with rectangular gold cartouche engraved "SPE."

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101120

Accession Number: 1924.226

Ring

Gold ring with black enamel (closer to very dark blue) in Greek key motif, center contains hair set under glass.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101121

Accession Number: 1940.497

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with gold buckle findings engraved "Nancy."

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101122

Accession Number: 1924.228

Ring

Gold mounting with foliate engraved shoulders, center stone or hair is missing, engraved on reverse.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101123

Accession Number: 1928.891

Liquid Measure

One of a pair of measuring pitchers with straight canted sides, curved lip forming spout and ear-shaped handle. Interior tinned.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 61112

Accession Number: 1942.1700.2

Toasting Fork

Toasting fork with telescoping brass shaft, three cast iron tines. Circular handle, red paint.

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), brass (alloy), cast iron

GUSN: 61113

Accession Number: 1942.1701

Poker

Cast iron poker from a set of three fireplace tools with brass ball finials, cylindrical shafts and baluster shaped handles.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cast iron

GUSN: 61114

Accession Number: 1942.1702.1

Tongs

Tongs with cast iron pads from a set of three fireplace tools with brass ball finials, cylindrical shafts and baluster shaped handles.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cast iron

GUSN: 61115

Accession Number: 1942.1702.2

Shovel

Shovel with a pierced rectangular pan from a set of three fireplace tools with brass ball finials, cylindrical shafts and baluster shaped handles.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 61116

Accession Number: 1942.1702.3

Fireplace Broom

Fireplace broom with cloth label of Student Industries, Berea, KY, Cylindrical handle, bristles woven and bound at top.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Student Industries (Maker)

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 61117

Accession Number: 1942.1703

Oil Lamp

Electrified oil lamp with trumpet shape amethyst glass body, thumb print pattern in squares, ringed stem and hexagonal foot,

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61118

Accession Number: 1942.1705

Basket

Circular metal basket with pierced curved lip; flared and pierced foot; red with gold.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Schwickardi, Grd. (Maker)

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61119

Accession Number: 1942.1708

Food Dome

Bell-shape with stepped top; urn finial; red with chinoiserie scene.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61120

Accession Number: 1942.1709

Poker Chip Rack

Toleware game piece bowl with eight compartments. Domed circular base. Playing card motif in red, gold, and black.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 61121

Accession Number: 1942.1710

Mortar and Pestle

Brown; drum shaped, incised bands; cylindrical with handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 61122

Accession Number: 1942.1711AB

Urn

Pair of red toleware urns with covers. Circular foot. Red, gold, and antique verte decoration with classical motifs of dancing maids, swans, and lyres.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware

GUSN: 61123

Accession Number: 1942.1712

Screen

Four paneled folding screen. Serpentine crest with chinoiserie scenes of figures in gardens and pagodas.

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 61124

Accession Number: 1942.1713

Caddy

Toleware tea caddy, six-sided with slightly rounded shoulders, narrow neck. Red and gold chinoiserie motif.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 61125

Accession Number: 1942.1714

Trinket Box

Oval toleware box with hinged, stepped lid. Red and gold chinoiserie decoration.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware

GUSN: 61126

Accession Number: 1942.1715

Wall Clock

Wall clock, circular face with Roman numerals. Concave sides. Toleware face has red and gold fruit and foliage decoration.

Date: 1881

Maker: Possibly Urban (Maker)

Material: tinware, glass (material), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 61127

Accession Number: 1942.1716

Trinket Box

Circular toleware box with hinged, stepped lid. Red and gold chinoiserie decoration with two figures.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 61128

Accession Number: 1942.1717

Cream Pitcher

Toleware pitcher with stepped circular foot, bulbous body, and S-scroll handle. Red, gold, and black foliage motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 61129

Accession Number: 1942.1718

Serving Tray

Rectangular toleware tray with round rim. Red and gold chinoiserie motif with Chinese characters in center.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 61130

Accession Number: 1942.1719

Coffee Urn

Toleware urn with bulbous body, narrow ribbed neck, and domed lid. Three scroll feet. Red, gold, and black chinoiserie motif.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 61131

Accession Number: 1942.1720

Egg Boiler

Toleware egg cooker that is rectangular shaped with curved coners and hinged lid. Four interior compartments with two tiers. Red and gold musical instrument motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 61132

Accession Number: 1942.1722