Historic New England

Beads

Multiple white satin glass beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101562

Accession Number: 1943.361

Necklace

Sautoir of a twisted rope of cut steel beads, single cut steel tassel.

Date: ca. 1918

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101563

Accession Number: 1933.66

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101564

Accession Number: 2007.15.143

Pendant

Oval pendant set with a deep red piece of agate in a gilt metal frame with four applied scrolls.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101565

Accession Number: 1969.519

This gold charm is comprised of a revolving disk set in a U-shaped support. The disk is enameled in blue with the letters "I/LV/YU" on one side and "OE/O" on the other, so that when spun it reads "I LOVE YOU". Hanging beneath the central disk is a small gold heart-shaped charm set with a colorless s...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 101566

Accession Number: 1950.12

Cross Pendant

Gold cross pendant with trefoil shaped arms, surface set with large and small Bohemian garnets.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101567

Accession Number: 1993.898

Pendant

Gold pendant set with blue, red and white micromosaic cross with a dove in center, flowers on the right and left arms, a cross at bottom and a "PX" on the top arm. Hinged gold loop at top is also set with blue, red and white micromosaic in a geometric design.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101568

Accession Number: 1940.511

CHARM

Gold charm in a dome shape with twisted wire decoration in crescent shapes, supported underneath are flexible chain tassels with pointed ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101569

Accession Number: 1940.685

CHARM

Acorn charm with gold terminal and gold loop for attachment at top.

Date: 1833

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101570

Accession Number: 2007.15.74

Pendant

Oval gilt metal locket set with a reverse painted glass featuring a standing woman holding a plaque inscribed "PEN / SEZ / A / MOI" on a pink ground, reverse is set with a photograph portrait of a woman.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), albumen prints, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 101571

Accession Number: 1966.25

Watch Fob

Ivory watch fob in the form of a tassel.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101572

Accession Number: 1927.1070

Pendants

Two glass pendants. One rectanglular pendant [.1] and one heart shaped pendant [.2]. Each pendant is set with a round glass compartment containing sprays of enamel flowers and inscriptions on pieces of paper.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101573

Accession Number: 2007.15.145.1-.2

Charm

Heart shaped aluminum charm with various impressed good luck symbols.

Date: 1902

Maker: N.J. Aluminum Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 101574

Accession Number: 1974.427

Charm

Metal charm in the shape of a trolley with green silk ribbon attached.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101575

Accession Number: 2007.15.76

Charms

Three silver filigree charms in the forms of a shoe, barrel and fish, each set on a jump ring and then strung together on a single silver 'o' ring.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), filigree

GUSN: 101576

Accession Number: 1930.166

Pendant

Vulcanite pendant with scalloped edge and an applied plaque with a bunch of grapes at center.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101577

Accession Number: 1935.870

Charm

Small brass charm in the shape of a bell.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 101578

Accession Number: 2007.15.126

Pendant

Silver pendant in the form of two pears on a leafy vine. Each pear is formed of two pieces, forming a miniature container. The surface of each pear is chased with a geometric pattern.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), chasing

GUSN: 101579

Accession Number: 1930.176

Charm

Cut glass tear drop shaped charm with gold mounts.

Date: 1887-

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101580

Accession Number: 1919.428

Brooch

Seed pearl brooch (mixture of real and faux) consisting of concentric circles of rosettes with large central pearl all set on a mother of pearl backing, gold hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: ca. 1823

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101581

Accession Number: 1930.1653

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell comb set, top features a carved pierced trellis and foliate scroll design surrounded by a border of gold with flowers and foliate scrolls.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Jeweler)

Material: tortoise shell, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101482

Accession Number: 1969.505

Necklace and Earrings

This jewelry set consists of a jet necklace and earrings. The necklace is of polished jet plaques connected with gold 'o' rings. Each plaque is set with two groups of three seed pearls, one group at each end of the plaque. The groups are connected down the center of the link with a thin gold line. A...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 101483

Accession Number: 1930.224-225

Bracelet

White gold bracelet consisting of nine octagonal filigree plaques each set with a round cut diamond in a square setting with mille grain decoration.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: white gold, diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101484

Accession Number: 1993.903

Bracelet

Silver bangle bracelet with reed decoration and three bell shaped charms each engraved with Greek letters.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101485

Accession Number: 1932.980

Bracelet

Silver bangle bracelet with reeds and three charms consisting of a mask, an urn and a set of pipes.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101486

Accession Number: 1932.979

Pair of Child's Armlets

Pair of gold flexible link child's armlets.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101487

Accession Number: 1964.175.1-2

Bracelet

Hinged bracelet with three bands of gold with five round cut sapphires in collet settings, hidden push button closure and safety chain attached.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), sapphire (mineral)

GUSN: 101488

Accession Number: 1993.900

Bracelet

Gold bangle bracelet with reed decoration.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101489

Accession Number: 1993.901

Bracelet

Gold hinged bracelet set with three rows of round cut garnets, push button closure with safety chain.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), garnet (mineral)

GUSN: 101490

Accession Number: 1993.899

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of gold hinged bracelets engraved with a floral and scroll design, push button hidden closures and safety chains.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold

GUSN: 101491

Accession Number: 1993.905.1-2

Bracelet

Gold plated hinged bracelet.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101492

Accession Number: 1969.2386

Bracelet

Gold cuff bracelet consisting of five waved rows with a mottled surface.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Krementz & Company (Jeweler)

GUSN: 101493

Accession Number: 2007.15.11

Bracelet

This silver "love token" bracelet consists of ten circular charms with personalized inscriptions of initials, first names, and drawings of butterflies inscribed on one side. Six coins feature the design of the 1884 American dime (seated Liberty surrounded by the phrase "United States of America") on...

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101494

Accession Number: 1929.1792

Bracelet

This silver bracelet is constructed from a set of graduated links set with rectangular pieces of mother of pearl. It closes with a simple tab loop clasp.

Date: 1940-1954

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), mother of pearl

GUSN: 101495

Accession Number: 2007.15.2

Bracelet

Flexible bracelet with horseshoe shaped links with floral machine engraved decoration.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101496

Accession Number: 1969.2387

Watch Chain

Jet watch chain consisting of alternating faceted round and oblong beads, cylindrical jet toggle at one end and gilt metal clip on the other.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101497

Accession Number: 1969.2404

Set of Buttons

Set of twelve buttons made from Danish coins, all attached to a leather strip.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101498

Accession Number: 1969.1831

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of gold flexible mesh bracelets with oval hollow stamped adjustable slide clasps set in center with a seed pearl, bracelet ends in trefoil terminals with a chain and tassel.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101499

Accession Number: 1993.904.1-2

Bracelet

Gold link bracelet consisting of nine oval brilliant cut amethysts prong set in open-backed bezels. The clasp is a spring-closed ring.The bracelet is marked.

Date: 1897-1927

Maker: Attributed to Attleboro Chain Company

Material: fourteen-carat gold, amethyst (mineral)

GUSN: 101500

Accession Number: 1993.902

Two fragments of gold chain

Two fragments of a twist rope gold chain.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101501

Accession Number: 2004.8.2ab

Bracelet

Gold filled hinged bracelet with horseshoe at center inscribed "Mabelle I Myers," push button hidden clasp and safety chain.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101502

Accession Number: 2007.15.12

Pair of Bracelets in Original Case

Pair of gold hinged bangle bracelets with scroll and foliate engraving and monogram in front, safety chain attached at hidden push button clasp. Original leather fitted box with purple velvet and silk lining.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Crosby, Morse & Foss (Jeweler)

GUSN: 101503

Accession Number: 2007.15.4ab

Earrings

Each earring in this pair of drop earrings consists of clusters of blue plastic balls set on gold-colored metal pins and suspended from gold-colored metal links. Each earring cluster is suspended from a blue button mounted on a gold-colored metal post. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101504

Accession Number: 1966.2286AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair of drop earrings consists of clusters of amber plastic balls set on gold-colored posts and connected to form clusters with gold-colored metal links. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101505

Accession Number: 1966.2287AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists a white plastic scallop shell mounted to a gold-colored metal back. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 101506

Accession Number: 1966.2288AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a gold-colored metal hoop embellished with with faux pearls set on gold-colored metal pins to form a cluster. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101507

Accession Number: 1966.2289AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair of drop earrings consists of three blue shell flowers with rhinestone centers set on white metal plaques linked together. Each plaque has a textured background. The top plaque is set with a round faceted paste gem. The bottom plaque is set with faceted paste gems flanking t...

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: shell and shell material, glass (material)

GUSN: 101508

Accession Number: 1966.2290AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of an opaque white facted round piece of plastic. The earrings attach with clips.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101509

Accession Number: 1966.2291AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a circular dome of clear plastic resin with gold-colored metal foil crescents suspended in the matrix. Each dome has a pink plastic back. The earrings attach with clip backs.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 101510

Accession Number: 1966.2292AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a rosette of pink sequins, each sequin set with a silver bead. The rosettes are stitched to a textile felt backing with an attached metal mount. The earrings attach with clip backs.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: sequins (spangles), glass (material), felt (textile)

GUSN: 101511

Accession Number: 1966.2293AB

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