Historic New England

Mourning ring

Gold and enamel mourning ring. Gold scroll band with black enamel decoration and inscription in gold.

Date: 1779

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 101611

Accession Number: 2006.44.6

Emerald ring

Gold ring set with four garnet and glass doublets and four seed pearls.

Date: c. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), emerald (color), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101612

Accession Number: 2006.44.21

Child's bracelet

Child's bracelet with three oval designs evenly spaced. Ovals depicts one or two carved people in an outdoor setting.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 101613

Accession Number: 2006.44.8

Pair of bracelets

Pair of gold adjustable bracelets, engraved with a leaf design and clip action fasterners.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101614

Accession Number: 2006.44.27ab

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of bracelets consisting of linked jet squares with carved X design.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal)

GUSN: 101615

Accession Number: 2006.44.28ab

Each of this pair of flexible gold bracelets closes with a tongue and groove clasp secured by a gold cable saftety chain. Each bracelet retains a decorative slide with a loop from which might have hung a charm, now missing. The interior of each clasp is engraved (see Inscriptions). The bracelets are...

Date: ca. 1899

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Retailer)

GUSN: 101616

Accession Number: 2006.44.14.1AB

Signet ring

Gold signet ring with tiger's eye stone with cloudy white mark in center and floral engraved band.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), carnelian

GUSN: 101617

Accession Number: 2006.44.24

Wedding ring

Fourteen karat gold wedding ring.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold

GUSN: 101618

Accession Number: 2006.44.23

Ring

Fourteen karat gold ring with oval mine cut ruby surrounded by ten diamonds [.1]. In cream velvet Bigelow, Kennard & Co. box with hinged lid [.2].

Date: 1890-1900

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

Material: fourteen-carat gold, ruby (mineral), diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101619

Accession Number: 2006.44.1.1-.2

Ring

Gold ring, likely 18 karat, set with a square jade plaque. The openwork shoulders are cast Asian dragons with cabochon stone eyes and trailing whiskers. In original case.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101620

Accession Number: 2006.44.3

Turquoise ring

Fourteen karat gold ring set with a turquoise in its original case.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold, turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 101621

Accession Number: 2006.44.2

Engagement ring

Fourteen karat gold ring with brilliant cut diamond solitaire.

Date: 1920-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101622

Accession Number: 2006.44.17

Ring

18 K gold ring with foliate shoulders (center stone missing.)

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101623

Accession Number: 2006.44.132

Ring

18 karat gold ring set with center ruby, four surrounding diamonds; openwork shoulders set with row of smaller diamonds along band front.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Probably Charles Kelley & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: eighteen-carat gold, ruby (mineral), diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101624

Accession Number: 2006.44.123

Wedding Ring

Gold wedding band inscribed "SWP-APW June 15, 1899".

Date: 1899

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

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101625

Accession Number: 2006.44.124

Ring

Fourteen karat plain gold wedding band

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101626

Accession Number: 2006.44.125

Bracelet

This silver bangle bracelet is decorated with rose and black and white speckled agate encaustic designs in circular and teardrop shaped forms on the exterior.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101627

Accession Number: 2006.44.106

Bracelet

Rope-form expansion bracelet made from fourteen-karat gold. It is malleable and conforms to the wearer's wrist. It carries a maker's mark at one end of the coil.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: J.D. Dalzell & Co. (Maker)

Material: fourteen-carat gold

GUSN: 101628

Accession Number: 2006.44.107

Bracelet

Sterling silver hinge bracelet set with square cut amethysts and curlicue design along edges.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101629

Accession Number: 2006.44.113

Bangle Bracelets

Four sterling silver bangle bracelets with ribbed edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101630

Accession Number: 2006.44.112a-d

Necklace

Gold necklace with graduated vase shaped drops, sewn onto a white ribbon.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101631

Accession Number: 2006.44.29

Necklace

Gold necklace with ten emerald-cut, rectangular topazes, each in an open-backed bezel setting alternating with open-work plaques of gold decorated with rococo swirls and enamel in red, green and blue set with small round cabochon sapphires in the center of each. The necklace closes with a thumb-ring...

Date: 1890-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), topaz (mineral), sapphire (mineral), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 101632

Accession Number: 2006.44.45

Necklace

Wedding jewelry set in original case. Gold and pearl necklace with large groved s-shaped links with an attached cross pendant combination brooch. Cross is set with eleven cultured pearls, each in a six prong crown setting with two pearl drops attached to each arm. Hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: ca. 1871

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

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

GUSN: 101633

Accession Number: 2006.44.30.1

Brooch

Gold trapezoid-shaped brooch set with a faceted topaz-colored stone surrounded by twenty-two small blister pearls.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), topaz (mineral), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101634

Accession Number: 2006.44.49

Watch pin

Gold watch pin with chain. Enamel flower design on pin front.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 101635

Accession Number: 2006.44.50

Jet necklace

Necklace consisting of jet faceted jet strings and a grosgrain ribbon fastener.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal)

GUSN: 101636

Accession Number: 2006.44.51

Jet necklace

Necklaces consisting of a faceted jet beads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal)

GUSN: 101637

Accession Number: 2006.44.52

Belt Buckle

Export silver belt buckle in the form of Chinese characters.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101638

Accession Number: 2006.44.83ab

Belt Buckle

Sterling silver vegetable motif belt buckle on grosgrain ribbon.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101639

Accession Number: 2006.44.81

Choker

Paste choker with floral design within paste frame on black velvet ribbon.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101640

Accession Number: 2006.44.82

Chatelaine

This silver chatelaine consists of a single, smooth metal tongue attached on the back of a decorative series of hinged silver filigree rectangles. A pair of silver chains attached to the sides of the upper rectangle terminate in a single silver swivel hook.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101641

Accession Number: 2006.44.79

Brooch

Silver brooch, "Virtutis, Gloria, Merces." Image of hand holding crown in center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101642

Accession Number: 2006.44.80

Bar Pin

Gold bar pin set with center diamond and seed pearls in linear formation.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101643

Accession Number: 2006.44.60

Brooch

18 K Gold brooch with large faceted jet in center, encircled by six smaller jet pieces.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101644

Accession Number: 2006.44.62

Masonic Pin

Gold elliptical shaped pin with octagonal blue enameled Masonic emblem in center between two white flowers.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101645

Accession Number: 2006.44.61

Pocket Watch

14 K Gold huntercase Lady's pocket watch, Maker: Waltham. Rose decoration as central motif on exterior back with curlicue border. On front case the letter W is engraved in a coat of arms with repeated curlicue border. Opens on either side of watch face.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: American Waltham Watch Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101696

Accession Number: 2006.44.89

Brooch in Original Box

14 K gold brooch in crescent shape with ten graduated diamonds. One of the ten diamonds rests inside crescent set within the shape of a decorative gold star. In original velvet box.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101697

Accession Number: 2006.44.144

Charms

Fifteen miscellaneous silver charms including: a silver tea kettle, the royal Hawaiian coat of arms, an abacus, a ship, an Asian throne carriage, two carriages with moveable wheels, a spindle, a basket, a pair of shoes, a kettle, an Asian architectural structure with cascading tiers, a boat and a tr...

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101698

Accession Number: 2006.44.149a-o

Belt Buckle

Silver belt buckle in the form of two Chinese characters with pink and green tint. Characters contain leaf and floral patterning on textured background.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101699

Accession Number: 2006.44.140ab

Lady's Wristwatch

Shreve Crump & Low diamond and platinum white face wristwatch with a brown cord band. Six small diamonds are set to the left and right of the watch face, while six slightly larger diamonds are set above and below.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: diamond (mineral), platinum (metal)

GUSN: 101700

Accession Number: 2006.44.150

Brooch

Enameled peacock brooch.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101701

Accession Number: 2006.44.152

Pair of Cuff Links

Gold cuff links with Oriental landscape scenes in black enamel.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101702

Accession Number: 2006.44.154ab

Watch Chain

Silver watch chain. Dog head with red stone eyes carved on end of chain as though it is gripping the chain's clasp with its mouth, three thicker metal parts join the links.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101703

Accession Number: 2006.44.153

Brooch

Silver filigree brooch with triangular mesh top.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101704

Accession Number: 2006.44.151

Necklace

Gold brooch set with amethyst, baroque pearls and diamonds on a gold chain.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), amethyst (mineral), pearl (animal material), diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101705

Accession Number: 2006.44.44

Brooch

Jet circular brooch set with a pearl, rimmed and inlaid with rose gold. Closure with hinged pn and clasp on verso.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), jet (coal)

GUSN: 101706

Accession Number: 2006.44.40

Necklace with cross pendant

Jet and pearl chain necklace with jet cross pendant.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 101707

Accession Number: 2006.44.41

Brooch and cuff button set

A matched brooch and cuff button group, each of three pieces set with a painted porcelain plaque in gold twisted wire mounts. Button set in original case. Brooch closure hinged pin and clasp on verso.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101708

Accession Number: 2006.44.42a-c