Historic New England

Coffee cup

Exterior border (red with gold highlights): rosettes on ovals; gold rim; scenic medallion in sepia colors of birds flying over estate; interior border: red rope with gold highlights; cups have pointy, figure 7 handles. .378a,b,c have slightly flared rim, while .379 has straight sides.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3745

Accession Number: 1937.379

Waste bowl

Exterior border (red with gold highlights): rosettes on ovals; gold rim; scenic medallion in sepia colors of birds flying over estate; interior border: red rope with gold highlights; cups have pointy, figure 7 handles. .378a,b,c have slightly flared rim, while .379 has straight sides.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3746

Accession Number: 1937.380

Cup and saucer

Gold & brown sepia latticework border; brown husk border around well of plate and saucers and on interior of cup; scenic circular medallion of figures on river bank, sailboat and estate on hilltop; all have scalloped edges, and cup has slightly fluted body and ear-shaped handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3747

Accession Number: 1937.381AB

Saucer

Gold & brown sepia latticework border; brown husk border around well of plate and saucers and on interior of cup; scenic circular medallion of figures on river bank, sailboat and estate on hilltop; all have scalloped edges, and cup has slightly fluted body and ear-shaped handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3748

Accession Number: 1937.382

Plate

Gold & brown sepia latticework border; brown husk border around well of plate and saucers and on interior of cup; scenic circular medallion of figures on river bank, sailboat and estate on hilltop; all have scalloped edges, and cup has slightly fluted body and ear-shaped handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3749

Accession Number: 1937.383

Plate

Cobalt blue enamel border with gold grape vine; central decoration blue and gold flower spray with smaller sprigs; cup straight-sided with ear-shaped handle with traces of gold paint on spine.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3750

Accession Number: 1939.286

Saucer

Cobalt blue enamel border with gold grape vine; central decoration blue and gold flower spray with smaller sprigs; cup straight-sided with ear-shaped handle with traces of gold paint on spine.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3751

Accession Number: 1939.287

Chocolate cup

Cobalt blue enamel border with gold grape vine; central decoration blue and gold flower spray with smaller sprigs; cup straight-sided with ear-shaped handle with traces of gold paint on spine.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3752

Accession Number: 1939.288

Dinner plate

Porcelain, enameled plate. Border on a gold ground, green tendrils and rose-colored tree peonies in a foliate design with scrolled reserves of birds and flowers; octagonal band of daisies forming border in center around scene of five figures gathered around a table; the whole (octagonal scene) surro...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted, underglazing

GUSN: 3753

Accession Number: 1947.800.1

Sugarbowl with cover

Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Sugarbowl: bulbous with circular base, twisted handles with terminals and decoration as above; berry finial as above.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3764

Accession Number: 1934.371AB

Creamer

Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Creamer: helmet-shaped with traces of gold band around circular base; gold-painted spirals in relief on handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3765

Accession Number: 1934.372

Plate

Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Plate: gold band with "MD" cipher in feathered oval, center staple-repaired crack through center.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3766

Accession Number: 1934.373

Teacup

Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Teacup: scalloped edge with gold band border (interior); gold band around exterior base of cup; handles: ear-shaped with scrolled, gold thumb hold; cipher exterior opposite handle on cup; center interior on saucer.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3767

Accession Number: 1934.375.1

Saucer

Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Teacup: scalloped edge with gold band border (interior); gold band around exterior base of cup; handles: ear-shaped with scrolled, gold thumb hold; cipher exterior opposite handle on cup; center interior on saucer.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3768

Accession Number: 1934.375.7

Teacup

Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Teacup: straight-sided chocolate (or coffee cup) with gold band around base and exterior rim; ear-shaped handle with gold pointed thumb hold; cipher exterior, opposite handle; saucer has gold band border, cipher center interior.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3769

Accession Number: 1934.376.1

Saucer

Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Teacup: straight-sided chocolate (or coffee cup) with gold band around base and exterior rim; ear-shaped handle with gold pointed thumb hold; cipher exterior, opposite handle; saucer has gold band border, cipher center interior.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3770

Accession Number: 1934.376.7

Tea plate

White porcelain plate with gold band around rim and interior.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 3771

Accession Number: 1934.374A

Salt

Blue and white; oval eight-sided rectangle with butterfly, cell and drape border around base and network border with floral reserves around rim of top; right-oriented landscape scene of three-story building atop bridge with figures passing below, right; second bridge with figure carrying load, left ...

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3772

Accession Number: 1926.56

CANN, COFFEE

Blue and white; straight sided with ear-shaped handle with underglaze blue feather decoration on spine; underglaze blue flitches around handle terminals; interior border: network, spearhead and double dot; right-oriented landscape scene of three-story pavillion; one-story building surrounded by tree...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3775

Accession Number: 1942.1272.1

CANN, COFFEE

Blue and white; straight sided with ear-shaped handle with underglaze blue feather decoration on spine; underglaze blue flitches around handle terminals; interior border: network, spearhead and double dot; right-oriented landscape scene of three-story pavillion; one-story building surrounded by tree...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3776

Accession Number: 1942.1272.2

CANN, COFFEE

Blue and white; straight sided with ear-shaped handle with underglaze blue feather decoration on spine; underglaze blue flitches around handle terminals; interior border: network, spearhead and double dot; right-oriented landscape scene of three-story pavillion; one-story building surrounded by tree...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3777

Accession Number: 1942.1272.3

Plate

Blue and white; alternating clusters of chrysanthemums and butterflies (3 of each) on outer border; inner border trellis band; central scene of gnarled tree in front of fence with flowers growing behind; ochre rim.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3779

Accession Number: 1942.884

Saucer

Sacuer with traces of gold around rim. Cipher "MHWCF" in gold and red paint in the center.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3780

Accession Number: 1938.513

Plate

Circular with slightly dished rim; sepia scn. of trees & westrn. house

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 3782

Accession Number: 1937.365.1

Punch bowl

Porcelain punch bowl with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies on gold ground. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 3783

Accession Number: 1987.421.1

Waste bowl

Porcelain waste bowl with exterior medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies on gold ground. Bowl interior has round medallion in center of basin with bird and flower. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 3784

Accession Number: 1987.421.2

Cream pitcher

Porcelain cream pitcher with a loop handle and wide-mouthed spout. Exterior decorated with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 3785

Accession Number: 1987.421.3

Sugarbowl with lid

Porcelain sugar bowl with flared rim and lid with gilt berry knop. Exterior decorated with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, fruit, scrolls, and butterflies on gold ground. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 3786

Accession Number: 1987.421.4AB

Teacup

Porcelain teacup with a scalloped rim and loop handle. Exterior decorated with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3787

Accession Number: 1987.421.6

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with a scalloped edge with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies on gold ground. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 3788

Accession Number: 1987.421.12

Plate

Porcelain footed plate with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies on gold ground. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 3789

Accession Number: 1987.421.17

Dish

Porcelain footed serving dish with a flared edge with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies on gold ground. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3790

Accession Number: 1987.421.19

Luncheon Plate

Porcelain luncheon plate with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies on gold ground. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 3791

Accession Number: 1987.421.20

Soup Plate

Porcelain soup plate with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies on gold ground. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3792

Accession Number: 1987.421.25

Luncheon Plate

Porcelain luncheon plate with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies on gold ground. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3793

Accession Number: 1987.421.24

Luncheon Plate

Porcelain enameled plate. Border of green tendrils, pink tree peonies on metallic gold grond. Scrolled medallions of birds, flowers and court scenes.This type of pattern is sometimes referred to as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3794

Accession Number: 1990.299.1

Bowl

Porcelain enameled bowl. Border on gold ground, green tendrils and pink tree peonies. Scrolled medallions of birds, flowers and court scenes.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 3795

Accession Number: 1990.299.12

Spectacle Case

Black pressed paper case; elongated flattened cylindrical form; not original to this pair of spectacles.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4304

Accession Number: 1977.606.2

Receipt

Piece of a bill of payment; laid paper with handwritten ink inscription in script: "Boston Sep. 20 1763 / Errors Excepted / Joseph Barrell." Glazed and framed in a gilt molded wooden frame with mitred corners.

Date: 1763

Maker: Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804 (Author)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4305

Accession Number: 1977.607

Snuffbox

Round box consisting of lid fitting over conforming bottom; typical glossy, painted black surface with traces of polychrome decoration on top.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 4306

Accession Number: 1977.608AB

Brazier and Pan

A) Circular brass and copper body with pierced bottom decorated in heart, circular and oval motif; three brass projections on rim joined with copper rivets; turned wooden handle attached to brass socket which is attached to side with copper plate and rivets. B) Circular spun and hammered brass pan w...

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), hammering, iron (metal), oak (wood), piercing

GUSN: 4307

Accession Number: 1977.609AB

Teakettle

Squat round body with flat bottom, goose neck shaped spout; rigid C-shaped handle; dovetailed construction; copper exterior, tinned on inside; circular slightly domed top with turned copper finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tinning

GUSN: 4308

Accession Number: 1977.610AB

Hanging Lantern

Square box-shaped body of painted black tin framing two amber and two red transparent glass panes; top edge and side edges decorated with applied zig-zag and scroll-shaped bands; one side hinged as door; pyramidal top surmounted by ring for hanging; four ball feet; tin and brass burner socket with s...

Date: 1895-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), tinning

GUSN: 4309

Accession Number: 1977.611

Lamp

Oil lamp, electrified; Molded colorless glass body; octagonal vasi-form font decorated with Greek key design around top; octagonally faceted columnar support terminating in tapered octagonal base.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 4310

Accession Number: 1977.612

Snuffbox

Circular body consisting of lid fitted to conforming bottom; burled wood veneer; circular inlaid decoration in centers of top and bottom.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4311

Accession Number: 1977.613AB

Inkwell

Cube-shaped colorless glass body; circular mouth fitted with hinged brass top with inner cap device that screws closed; designed for travel.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 4312

Accession Number: 1977.614

Buttonhook

Elongated steel shaft with crook hook end; simply turned and shaped wooden handle.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4313

Accession Number: 1977.615

Tape Measure

Muslin tape measure with steel ring attached at beginning; printed black numerals; originally designed to be housed in a case; case missing.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 4314

Accession Number: 1977.616

Busk

Non-functional souvenir busk with flattened rectangular shaped body with rounded ends; hole in handle, probably for hanging; low relief decorative carving of floral, grape and bird motif with traces of polychrome highlights; once had circular inlay details (probably mother-of-pearl).

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4315

Accession Number: 1977.617

Ruler

15" rule with various scales printed and lightly impressed; possibly originally a 24" or 36" rule.

Date: 1745-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4316

Accession Number: 1977.618

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