Historic New England

Fireplace Tongs

Cast brass belted ball and reel turned handle on wrought iron tongs.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50848

Accession Number: 1986.443

Andiron

Each black painted cast iron in the form of Hessian soldier.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50849

Accession Number: 1986.444.1

Butler's stand

Three tiered; arched handle joining undulating upright w/ trestle base; disked trays hinged to posts.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50850

Accession Number: 1986.445

Upper case (Federal style and earlier--1800-1815) w/ molded cornice w/ dentiling and 2 glazed doors w/ lattice muntins enclosing 3 shelves; lower case w/ 2 short drawers over 1 long drawer on cabriole legs w/ trifid foot and shaped skirt.

Date: 1895-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 50851

Accession Number: 1986.446

Plate

Set of 12 hard-paste porcelain dessert plates; molded w/ arches and leaf decoration around rim; inside edge and center w/ circular band of gilt.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50852

Accession Number: 1986.447.1

Butter dish

Set of 15 hard-paste porcelain butter dishes; small round white w/ gilt band around rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50853

Accession Number: 1986.450.1

Plate

Set of 3 hard-paste porcelain lunch or dessert plates; shallow well; white w/ gilt band around rim; gilt circle in center; German mark on reverse.

Date: 1856-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50854

Accession Number: 1986.452.1

Plate

Set of 11 hard-paste porcelain plates of lunch/ dessert/ tea size; w/ shallow curved well and white w/ gilt band to rim; gilt circle to center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50855

Accession Number: 1986.453.1

Creamer

Small, squat onion shaped body w/ wide projecting spout and "C" shaped handle. The white glazed surface gilded at handle and gilt banded at neck, base and rim.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50856

Accession Number: 1986.454

Serving dish

Hard-paste porcelain serving dish; molded 12-section flared rim w/ scroll decoration at 2 ends; white w/ gilded band and highlights on molded decoration; thickly potted.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50857

Accession Number: 1986.455

Tazza

Shallow, circular bowl form raised on reel-shaped standard w/ flared foot; white color banded w/ gold bands at rim; stem top and foot and gilt "O" at center of bowl face.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50858

Accession Number: 1986.456

Creamer

Cream colored wide projecting spout on circular opening and bulbous body raised on 4-footed Rococo base; applied "C" scroll molded handle; gilt banding at opening, handle, base and around fullest part of body w/ gold sprig at each side.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone china, glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50859

Accession Number: 1986.457

Sugar Bowl

Squat, ovoid form w/ 7 molded lobes at lower sides; undulating shaped rim; bright cut under rim edge w/ stylized leaves and flowers; 2 square-top curving handles; on 4 button feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bright cutting, pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50860

Accession Number: 1986.458

Tray

Rectangular tray w/ shaped rim and rolled edge. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 50861

Accession Number: 1986.459

Desk and Bookcase

Desk and bookcase. Mahogany, original brasses.. Bookcase section has bonnet top with scrolled pediment carved with pinwheel; molded cornice with dentils over two serpentine panel doors. Interior has a row of valanced pigeon holes and shelves below with undulating dividers; Desk section has a slan...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Probably Toppan, Abner, Mr. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 50862

Accession Number: 1986.460

Corkscrew

Handle of curved antler w/ cylindrical silver cap on one end; pierced at center underside w/ steel shaft w/ spiraling "screw" end.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 50863

Accession Number: 1986.461

Mortar and pestle

A)--Mortar cylindrical form tapering at waist; turned w/ molded and incised banding; B)--Pestle w/ turned mushroom cap; finial on tapering stem and bulbous ovoid body.

Date: 1750-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: lignum vitae (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50864

Accession Number: 1986.463AB

Knife box

Hinged slant top lid w/ serpentine front on conforming box w/ molded base. String inlay in stripe pattern along lid edges and vertical edges of case. Interior of lid inlaid w/ star and outlined w/ striped "roped" pattern. Box interior fitted w/ slotted top. Brass ring and plate on lid front; brass l...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50865

Accession Number: 1986.464

Candlestick

Squat form; flared lip on tulip shaped candle socket; round stepped base.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50866

Accession Number: 1986.465.1

Serving tray

Large oval form w/ rounded diamond diaper-patterned pierced rim w/ scalloped edge; painted black.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 50867

Accession Number: 1986.466

Planter

Rolled circular rim on slightly tapered straight sided basin w/ flat bottom. The sides hammered and decorated w/ 4 raised "arrowhead" like devices. The four scrolling "curli-cue" feet attached to sides by riveted "Y" shaped strapwork.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), hammering, repoussé, riveting

GUSN: 50868

Accession Number: 1986.467

Tray

Wide, flared shaped rim w/ conforming well and flat face painted black and decorated w/ gilt at rolled edge; gilt scrolled devices on rim; the face decorated w/ gilt flowerheads.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50869

Accession Number: 1986.468

Candlestick

In uncolored glass w/ hexagonal bobeche on conforming urn-shape candle cup and baluster shaped standard; hexagonal base; 2-part molded.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50870

Accession Number: 1986.469.1

Charger

Circular form w/ simply molded edge on slightly flared rim; shallow well.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50871

Accession Number: 1986.470

Coffeepot

Tall tapering lobed form w/ conforming hinged domed lid w/ flower form ebony knop. The ebony "C" scroll handle w/ thumb spur and scrolled pewter terminals attached to body at stepped oval plates. The "S" shaped spout is fluted at lower half and has ridge and "U" shaped plate at back of wide lid. The...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Maker)

Material: britannia metal, ebony (wood), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50872

Accession Number: 1986.471.1

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with tapered arms and claw shaped bowls. Etched floral design.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 50873

Accession Number: 1986.472

Serving table

Rectangular top over upper case drop front raised on four columnar posts; lower section with shelf over single drawer; on turned feet.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 50874

Accession Number: 1986.473

Charger

Circular form w/ deep well; wide rim w/ molded edge.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50875

Accession Number: 1986.474

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ flaring rim on inverted bell-shaped cup patterned w/ square and diamond motif and vertical "flame" devices on a hexagonal shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50876

Accession Number: 1986.475.1

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shape cup w/ band of leaves engraved below rim and slightly "panelled" interior; on a rod shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50877

Accession Number: 1986.476.1

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shaped vertically panelled cup; machine etched below rim w/ "rope" like banding in cable and trifid motif.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50878

Accession Number: 1986.477.1

Glass

Each of colorless glass w/ flaring rim on tapering cylindrical cup patterned w/ diamond diaper design; on short circular double ring stem and square foot patterned at underside w/ sunburst design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 50879

Accession Number: 1986.478.1

Tumbler

Colorless glass cylindrical form tapering to narrow base; the lower 4/5's of cup densely cut w/ pattern of hobstars, diamond patterned lozenges and miter cuts.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 50880

Accession Number: 1986.479.1

Tumbler

Colorless glass cylindrical straight sided form w/ etched border of clover, medallions, leafy swirling tendrils, and pendants.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50881

Accession Number: 1986.480.1

Coffeepot

Cylindrical form narrows at shoulder to gadrooned neck ring; applied "C" shaped handle w/ foliate spur and "S" shaped spout w/ "curl" at lip. Molded base and hinged circular top w/ grape finial.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), plate (material), white metal

GUSN: 50882

Accession Number: 1986.481

Bowl

Circular form w/ rolled rim over band of Islamic symbols (or letters) and gadrooned base; short circular foot. Tin over copper-- copper showing through in spots.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), repoussé, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50883

Accession Number: 1986.482

Coffeepot

Domed hinged lid w/ tulip-shaped finial pear-form body raised on 3 cast paw-shaped feet; w/ scrolled "C" shaped handle and slender, elongated "S" shaped spout.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: International Silver Company (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 50884

Accession Number: 1986.483

Bowl

Deep squat form w/ flared rim; molded band at mid-section; small molded foot.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50885

Accession Number: 1986.484

Ladle

Deep circular bowl w/ flat bottom on an arched handle w/ molded edges and pointed tip.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50886

Accession Number: 1986.486

Ladle

Shallow round bowl on arched, square, handle "notched" w/ 4 horizontal bands and flaring triangular tip.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50887

Accession Number: 1986.488

Bowl

Wide circular mouth w/ flat molded lip on body w/ sharply tapering sides and small circular molded foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: Potter Studio (Maker)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50888

Accession Number: 1986.489

Windsor chair

Windsor sidechair. One of a set of six. Step-down tablet crest with bamboo-carved stiles and six spindles; shaped plank seat; bamboo carved legs and stretchers; traces of old yellow paint.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50889

Accession Number: 1986.498.1

Dish

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating scalloped edge sides patterned w/ a daisy vine on a stippled ground enclosing a hexagonal base patterned w/ daisy and scrolled fronds on a stippled ground.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 50890

Accession Number: 1986.489.1

Tall Case Clock

Arched hood w/ pierced fret and 3 fluted plinths 2 w/ brass urn-shaped finials over arched galzed door flanked by fluted columns w/ brass caps and bases. The lower case has rectangular door w/ applied molding, brass escutcheon. and string inlay, flanked by quater round fluted pilasters w/ brass term...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Chandler, Timothy (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50891

Accession Number: 1986.492

Side chair

Side chair. Probably birch with original brown stain. Flattened serpentine crest rail over two serpentine slats; rush seat . Rests on straight front legs with beaded outer edge with box stretchers, the front of which has a beaded edge.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 50892

Accession Number: 1986.493

Casserole

Mexican redware casserole bowl and lid. Round, low form w/ loop ear handle to sides and lid, w/ stamped floral border pattern on sides and overall slip decoration in brown and cream floral and leaf design; w/ splashes of green lead glaze.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glaze, redware, slip (clay), stamping (forming), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50893

Accession Number: 1986.494AB

Area rug

Rectangular flatweave coarse two tone wool yarn rug with abstract dark brown geometric designs with "Xs" and horns arranged within a border on a light brown/beige ground; fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50894

Accession Number: 1986.496.1

Area rug

Rectangular, flat weave; coarse two tone wool yarn. Abstract dark brown geometric designs; "X"s & "horns" arranged in border on light brown/beige ground. Fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50895

Accession Number: 1986.496.2

Area rug

No description

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Native American (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, fringe, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50896

Accession Number: 1986.497.2

Vase

Glass vase with a squat body and flat shoulders with a small mouth. Gold luster decoration in a splattered pattern.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50546

Accession Number: 1985.735

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