Historic New England

Brooch

This gold brooch in the shape of a winged basilisk impaled on a sword is set with seed pearls on the handle. The basilisk's eye is a round cabochon amethyst or garnet. The brooch has a hinged pin closure and chatelaine hook on the reverse. The brooch was in a retailer's marked box.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Attributed to Riker Bros. (Manufacturer) A. Stowell & Company, Inc. (Retailer)

Material: gold (metal), freshwater pearl, amethyst (mineral)

GUSN: 102162

Accession Number: 1969.3004

Brooch

Gold brooch in the form of a codfish, hinged pin and hook on reverse. Stored in a green square box.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102163

Accession Number: 1924.27

Brooch

Oval gold-filled pin with scalloped edge, stamped with the profile of a man under a red enamel banner inscribed "Bowdoin School," hinged pin and safety clasp on reverse.

Date: 1914

Maker: Dorrety, William C. (Jeweler)

GUSN: 102164

Accession Number: 1996.27

Brooch

Gold eagle pin with red, white and blue enamel shield, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102165

Accession Number: 1946.686

Commemorative Brooch

This brooch is an oval enamel pin depicting the Governor John Winthrop Mill to commemmorate the National Association of Cotton Manufactures 1912 meeting. It closes with a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1912

Maker: O'Hara Dial Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 102166

Accession Number: 1914.95

Commemorative Brooch

This brooch is an oval enamel pin depicting the Governor John Winthrop Mill to commemmorate the National Association of Cotton Manufactures 1912 meeting. It closes with a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1912

Maker: O'Hara Dial Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 102167

Accession Number: 1914.96

Pair of Stickpins

Pair of metal stickpins with fleur de lis shaped heads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102168

Accession Number: 2007.15.214ab

Elk's Button

Gold colored metal Elk's button with a blue enameled clock with Roman numerals surrounded by the letters "P E B O", piece of polished bone attached at bottom, screw back fastener on reverse.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102169

Accession Number: 1934.363

Brooch

Sterling silver hammered bar brooch with applied flower in center, hinged pin and hook on reverse, on original paper label.

Date: 1933

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102170

Accession Number: 1987.632

V for Victory Brooch

Gilt metal brooch in the form of a capital letter V.

Date: 1941-1946

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102171

Accession Number: 1947.213

Brooch

This white enameled metal brooch was stamped in the form of a capital letter "V." It closes with a hinged pin and safety clasp on the reverse.

Date: 1941-1946

Maker: Possibly Little Nemo Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: enamel (fused coating), white metal

GUSN: 102172

Accession Number: 1947.212

BROOCH

Brass pin in the shape of an American eagle with a shield on its chest and clutching two arrows and a branch with its talons, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102173

Accession Number: 2007.15.35

Pendant Hook

Gold pendant hook set with three faceted jet beads.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102174

Accession Number: 1927.882

Brooch

Rectangular onyx brooch with applied gold and seed pearl decoration at lower right corner, set in gold mount, safety chain and pin attached from top, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102175

Accession Number: 1934.1829

Brooch

Round gold brooch set with a rosette of faceted jet beads, hinged pin and hook on reverse. Pinned onto a card with handwritten annotations by the donor.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), jet (coal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 102176

Accession Number: 1933.1640

Dress Clip

Black Bakelite circular dress clip with carved lines radiating from center.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102177

Accession Number: 1947.219

Ornament

Jet ornament with cylindrical shaped beads strung in the shape of a flower.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102178

Accession Number: 1924.313

Brooch

Oval onyx brooch with beveled edge set in gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse, broken clasp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102179

Accession Number: 1932.658

Brooch

Circular onyx brooch with an engraved and enameled ring attached at center, set in a black enameled gold frame, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102180

Accession Number: 1940.9

Brooch

Circular jet brooch with a rosette of seed pearls set in the center, set in a gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse. The brooch was given in a square white leather box with the name of Tilden-Thurber jewelry retailer on interior of lid.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Possibly Tilden-Thurber Company (Jeweler)

Material: jet (coal), freshwater pearl, gold alloy

GUSN: 102181

Accession Number: 1941.1056

Brooch

Oval "French" jet brooch in the shape of a flower, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102182

Accession Number: 2007.15.31

Bar Brooch

This lozenge-shaped enamel bar pin is set with a row of graduated seed pearls with a plain gold mount. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and safety hook on the reverse.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), pearl (animal material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 102183

Accession Number: 1922.215

Mechanical Pencil

Round jet mechanical pencil with gold foliate engraved ends.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102184

Accession Number: 1969.3011

Medal

A.T. Sterns Lumber Co. medal on link chain in the shape of a circular saw bit.

Date: 1849

Maker: W. & H. Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 102185

Accession Number: 2007.15.124

Name Plate

Rectangular metal name plate engraved "T. Codman / Lincoln" with two holes at each end for attachment

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102186

Accession Number: 2007.15.129

"Police" Badge Love Token Brooch

Silver circular badge made in the "love token tradition," with bright cut scroll engraving on the reverse of an 1875 half dollar. The badge attaches to clothing with a hinged pin and safety clasp on reverse.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102187

Accession Number: 1951.6

Name Plate

Oval metal name plate impressed with an eagle over the name "C.H. Cummings / CAMB. PORT / MASS"

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102188

Accession Number: 1934.1907

Taxi Coin

Oval metal medallion painted in green and yellow "TOWN TAXI / 620 / INC."

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102189

Accession Number: 1932.961

Jordan Marsh Charge Coin

Metal coin inscribed with the number "205188" and the initials "JM"

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102190

Accession Number: 1934.181

Mount Auburn Cemetery Medallion

Urn shaped flat Mount Auburn Cemetery medallion.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102191

Accession Number: 1934.1908

Hat Marker

Silver rectangular hat marker with scroll decoration and engraved "F. M. Burrough." Meant to be worn inside hat band.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102192

Accession Number: 1925.881

Name Plate

Metal name plate on a chain engraved "C.N. TURNBULL"

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102193

Accession Number: 1965.55

Necklace

White bead necklace with brown and black bead decorations and carved circular carved jade pendant.

Date: 1909-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102194

Accession Number: 2006.44.292

Buckle and Button Set

Brown speckled plastic buckle and button set from Philippines on original backing.

Date: 1909-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102195

Accession Number: 2006.44.293a-g

Brooch

1932 Fire Patch with threaded designs on front.

Date: 1932

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102196

Accession Number: 2006.44.294

Micromosaic Brooch

Rectangular micromosaic brooch of two doves and a spray of flowers of multi colors in a black glass background set in a gold mount with a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101946

Accession Number: 2007.15.33

Ring

Gold ring with engraved foliate design on shoulders and set with an oval agate stone.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101947

Accession Number: 1971.2197

Ring

Plain 18 karat gold ring

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101948

Accession Number: 1971.2198

Ring

This thin gold ring is embellished on the exterior with repeated scrolls of foliate engraving. The engraving is significantly worn.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101949

Accession Number: 1971.2199

Ring

Gold ring with a channel to set hair in (hair missing), front set with a rectangular plaque engraved with initials.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101950

Accession Number: 1971.2200

Necklace

Gold chain necklace

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101951

Accession Number: 1971.2201

Mosaic Brooch

This oval Florentine mosaic brooch is composed of a single stem of stylized ivory lilies-of-the-valley with white blossoms and green leaves on a black ground. The mosaic is set in a gold mount with a twisted rope border.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), stone by quality

GUSN: 101952

Accession Number: 1921.316

Commemorative Pin

Gold colored metal pin with white enamel background and blue and red enamel inscription commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Louisbourg.

Date: 1995

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101953

Accession Number: 1996.13

Florentine Mosaic Brooch

Florentine mosaic brooch of single flower with orange, red and blue (lapiz)stone petals in a black stone ground set in a gold mount with an applied gold chain border.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), stone (rock)

GUSN: 101954

Accession Number: 1940.8

Micromosaic Bar Pin

Micromosaic bar pin with three blue flowers within a circle at center and two white feather fans on either side set in gold mount with applied gold bead border and hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101955

Accession Number: 1934.2342

Micromosaic Brooch

Oval micromosaic brooch with a spray of multi-colored flowers in a goldstone ground set in a gold mount with a twisted ribbon and rope border, hook on reverse (pin is missing)

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101956

Accession Number: 2007.15.29

Micromosaic Brooch

Round micromosaic brooch of a pink flower in a black glass ground set in a gold mount with a multi-twisted rope border and hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101957

Accession Number: 1990.16