Historic New England

Box of jacks

Green "Jack Stone" box containing fourteen jacks.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171492

Accession Number: 2006.44.2217AB

Table

Round tapered legs with turned feet, round-arched skirt, oval top

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), stain (coating)

GUSN: 171493

Accession Number: 1976.238

Dice game

Light colored box that contains four dice and a trump indicator.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171496

Accession Number: 2006.44.2216AB

Vase

Cylindrical ceramic vase with blue and white Islamic motif decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 171497

Accession Number: 2006.44.2399.1

Vase

Cylindrical ceramic vase with blue and white Islamic motif decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 171501

Accession Number: 2006.44.2399.2

Tilt-Top Table

Tilt-top table with thin oval top. Plain tripod base and simple, turned pillar.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 171504

Accession Number: 1933.6161

Jar

Round metal covered jar with floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171507

Accession Number: 2006.44.2396

Figurine

Small metal figure of a warrior with a sword.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171513

Accession Number: 2006.44.2398

Chest of Drawers

Swell front; four drawers; turned and reeded legs; splash board with applied wooden boss; possible original brasses.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 171524

Accession Number: 1954.198

Encyclopedia Stand

Stanted top over two shelves; turned legs sick and ball ends- possibly had casters, now missing.

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: Reed, Garen (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 171526

Accession Number: 1953.427

Table

Oblong rectangular Victorian table with turned legs. Heavy, ball-turned legs, plan skirt, open fretwork gallery

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 171534

Accession Number: 1978.38

Figurine

Paper man wearing yellow robe and four flags. Arms are moveable.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 171552

Accession Number: 2006.44.2400

Swan figurine

Five small red glass swans.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171553

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404

Swan figurine

Small red glass swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171554

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404.1

Swan figurine

Small red glass swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171555

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404.2

Swan figurine

Small red glass swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171556

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404.3

Swan figurine

Small red glass swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171557

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404.4

Bell

Brass bell with representations of the Apostles.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170583

Accession Number: 2006.44.2098

Censer

Bronze censer with oriental design and four short legs. Cover is included and has a pierced top with an animal.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 170584

Accession Number: 2006.44.1191AB

Carriage clock

French brass and crystal repeating carriage clock with a handle. The key has been conserved.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: brass (alloy), crystal (lead glass)

GUSN: 170585

Accession Number: 2006.44.2074

Page turner

Ivory page turner with carved floral design in handle. Some chips along edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving and carving techniques

GUSN: 170586

Accession Number: 2006.44.1140

Sculpture

Bronze sculpture of Voltaire

Date: 1781

Maker: Houdon, Jean-Antoine, 1741-1828 (Artist)

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 170587

Accession Number: 2006.44.1192

Scissors

Metal scissors, part of three piece desk set.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 170588

Accession Number: 2006.44.1139.1

Bowl

Brass bowl with a cloud pattern outside and an Asian character inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170589

Accession Number: 2006.44.2099

Thermometer

Barry Printing Co. Thermometer

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 170590

Accession Number: 2006.44.1207

Paperweight

Brass bird shaped paperweight.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170591

Accession Number: 2006.44.2100

Letter opener

Ivory letter opener, triangle-shaped handle end. Part of three piece desk set.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 170592

Accession Number: 2006.44.1139.2

Paperweight

Brass demon on one foot paperweight. Geometrical pattern on the base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170593

Accession Number: 2006.44.2101

Leather case

Red, leather case with metal pointed end. Two slots in open end. Part of three piece desk set.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 170594

Accession Number: 2006.44.1139.3

Bowl

Small brass bowl with Chinese characters cut into it.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170595

Accession Number: 2006.44.1206

Inkwell

Silver mounted, glass inkwell with bubble in glass pattern. Silver lid with "P" and garland engraving.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 170597

Accession Number: 2006.44.960AB

Vase

Chinese export porcelain vase with blue and white scene of dragons and smoke.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170598

Accession Number: 2006.44.1193.1

Vase

Chinese export porcelain vase with blue and white scene of dragons and smoke.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170599

Accession Number: 2006.44.1193.2

Wooden Fijian throwing club, or 'i ula tavatava. Short-handled club with heavy, round, carved and grooved head. The bottom of the handle is carved with vertical lines of zigzags. 'I ula tavatava were used both as a throwing weapon and in hand-to-hand combat. There are many different types of 'i Ula...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170601

Accession Number: 2006.44.1120

Wall lamp

Wall lamp with two arms and glass shades with etched design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 170604

Accession Number: 2006.44.1201.3

Paperweight

Round glass paperweight with bubbles in glass design. Flat on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 170616

Accession Number: 2006.44.1121

Fireplace shovel

Brass fireplace shovel.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170619

Accession Number: 2006.44.1180.2

Inkwell

Bronze, elephant inkwell with hinged lid and oval, faux marble base. Small glass inkwell inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 170626

Accession Number: 2006.44.1136AB

Brick

Grey rectangular brick with an inscription.

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 170629

Accession Number: 2006.44.2105

Fireplace poker

Brass fireplace poker.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170632

Accession Number: 2006.44.1180.1

Fireplace tongs

Brass fireplace tongs

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170636

Accession Number: 2006.44.1180.4

Vase

Chinese export celadon-ground polychrome decorated vase with two handles and butterfly and flower pattern.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: celadon (glaze), porcelain

GUSN: 170638

Accession Number: 2006.44.2048

Fountain pen tip box

Tin box containing fountain pen tips. Hinged, with two birds on top and decorative pattern with rounded sides.

Maker: Bryant & May's (Manufacturer)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 170639

Accession Number: 2006.44.1138

Cape Cod lighter

Brass fire starter pot and wand with pumice stone and brass tray.

Maker: Cape Cod Shop

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170640

Accession Number: 2006.44.2104A-C

Fireset stand

Brass fireplace tool stand with pierced edge and four short legs.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170642

Accession Number: 2006.44.1180.3

Footstool

Wooden footsool with embroidered flower cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 170652

Accession Number: 2006.44.1210

Fireplace tongs

Tong with brass handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170653

Accession Number: 2006.44.2102.4

Fountain pen

Black fountain pen with gold decorative end and tip.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 170662

Accession Number: 2006.44.1137

Gavel

Wooden gavel with engraved silver plate on handle. Inscriptions commemorate important Revolutionary War battles, people, and events. "Royal Savage" was a two-masted schooner that was part of the American Lake Champlain squadron. The "Royal Savage" ran aground and was burned by the British in 1776. "...

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 170665

Accession Number: 2006.44.1135

Partners' desk

Chippendale style kneehole partner's desk with seven drawers. Cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170678

Accession Number: 2006.44.710

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