Historic New England

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

Table runner

White table runner with gold zig-zag decorative stitching and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 171032

Accession Number: 2006.44.2371

Model of the Taj Mahal

Alabaster model of the Taj Mahal.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171033

Accession Number: 2006.44.1401

Lap desk

Rectangular rosewood lap desk with mother-of-pearl inlay. Brass handles and golden oriental bird design textile. Green felt bottom.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), mother of pearl

GUSN: 171034

Accession Number: 2006.44.2346

Box

Round red lacquer box.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171035

Accession Number: 2006.44.1219

Chest of drawers

Chippendale style mahogany chest of drawers. Serpentine-front with four drawers with progressively larger size on bottom. Brass handles and claw and ball front feet.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171036

Accession Number: 2006.44.2337

Pier mirror

Federal style giltwood and eglomise pier mirror. Depiction of Harrington House at top. Carved rope trim and ball shaped dentils.

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gilding

GUSN: 171037

Accession Number: 2006.44.2342

Figurine

Small colored ceramic asian woman playing a luth.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171041

Accession Number: 2006.44.2173

Disk

Small red disk with engraved bird and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171042

Accession Number: 2006.44.2167

Wall sconces

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171043

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.1

Carving of the Tower of Pisa

Carved alabaster leaning Tower of Pisa with a circular base.

Maker: unknown

Material: alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 171044

Accession Number: 2006.44.2168

Scepter

Asiatic green carved stone scepter with a little handle and a bat pattern on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171045

Accession Number: 2006.44.2172

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171046

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.2

Paper clip holder

Iron cobra shaped paper clip holder.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 171049

Accession Number: 2006.44.2164.1

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171050

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.3

Box

Small silver dresser shaped box. Allegory of justice on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 171053

Accession Number: 2006.44.2165

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171054

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.4

Box

Small brass dresser shaped box with hinge lid. Attributes of music on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171055

Accession Number: 2006.44.2166

Basket

Woven wicker basket in three parts with handle and cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 171056

Accession Number: 2006.44.2359A-C

Pitcher

Small gold pitcher with a purple stripe.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171057

Accession Number: 2006.44.2169

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171058

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.1

Elephant figurine

Small amber and white stone carved elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171059

Accession Number: 2006.44.2163

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving. Some patina.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171067

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.2

Carrige clock

Repeating carriage clock [A]. Brass with square base and corinthian pillasters on corners. Miniature portait of woman reading a book and a woman acting surprised in dark blue enamel and gold on sides. Glass back and top with exposed gears. Handle on top. Fitted leather carrying case [B] has purple v...

Date: 1899

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating), gears, leather

GUSN: 171080

Accession Number: 2006.44.2333AB