Historic New England

Pot hook

Elongated flattened S-shaped hook w/ 7 adjustment holes down center. Attached is round elongated rod, squared at top w/ flattened C-shaped hook at bottom, for adjusting height of cooking pots.

Date: 1750-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25122

Accession Number: 1963.162

Peel

Flat rectangular head w/ rounded shoulders. Flattened elongated shaft terminating in a band-worked circular hook or handle.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25123

Accession Number: 1963.163

Porringer

Deep cylindrical sides, slightly canting out from a flat circular bottom, w/ molded script mark: "Clarks Patent/ 28__s". Wide circular mouth w/ flat handle at one end w/ 3 piercings, in crown shape.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25124

Accession Number: 1963.164

Deep circular body w/ wide mouth and straight sides tapering slightly to a slightly rounded bottom w/ 3 peg feet. An"L" shaped ear handle at each side, which support the arched bail handle, surmounted by a swiveling ring for receiving a pot hook.

Date: 1745-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25125

Accession Number: 1963.165

Creamer

Blue transfer printed decoration of sailboat sailing in front of a Gothic church. Small stylized border. Interior border of Gothic strapwork and foliate reserves. White clay body w/ colorless glaze. Molded ovoid "boat form" w/ shaped body and ovoid foot. Molded beading along shaped and spouted mouth...

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 25126

Accession Number: 1963.182

Jug

Salt-glazed clay body. Off-white. Faint green matting at shoulders. Molded body. Cylindrical body recessed at rounded shoulders, terminating in cylindrical neck w/ incised line to indicate a collar at the small circular mouth. Applied strap handle at mouth terminating at shoulder. Old cork residue. ...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 25127

Accession Number: 1963.190

Platter

Molded white clay body w/ white glaze. Oval form w/ flat bottom. Wide flat rim w/ shaped edge featuring a double-cyma curve at each end. Rim slants to a deep cavettoed well in conforming form. Printed brown mark: (Ermine folds)

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25128

Accession Number: 1985.177

Clock reel

Wooden clock reel w/ a four-arm reel and reel finger at front. Rectangular feet w/ shaped top.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25129

Accession Number: 1985.191

Flax spinning wheel

Marked "WH" on end of wheel table. Three ring and baluster legs support table w/ grooved edges. Elaborately turned wheel supports; ring-incised wheel w/ 17 turned spindles. Similarly turned spindle supports and distaff supports.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25130

Accession Number: 1985.192

Fireplace crane

Rough cast iron, L-shaped body w/ applied triangular supporting brace. Flat sides, the top arm terminating in upward hook.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25131

Accession Number: 1985.193

Porringer

Shallow bowl form w/ flattened bottom w/ slight applied short two-lobed handle at back of circular mouth. Incised line at mouth.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25132

Accession Number: 1985.195

Food mill

Conical iron funnel at top to receive food, on a cylindrical grinding element w/ a shaft and key extending at left side, and a shaft w/ a bowed L-shaped handle at right. Small shaped spout at bottom left to receive bowl for ground food. Mounted to wall w/ peel-shaped plates.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25133

Accession Number: 1985.196

Jug

Tan-colored body w/ salt-glaze finish. Hand thrown, w/ wire-marks on bottom. Cylindrical body w/ rounded shoulders tapered to a small cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth w/ high collar ring. Thick, shaped strap handle applied at neck and terminating at shoulder. Nicely painted cobalt blue decoration ...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Possibly Edmands & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 25134

Accession Number: 1963.197

Jaw Bone

Semi-circular form, consisting of the jaw bone with at least five teeth intact. Several teeth have become permanently attached together.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 25135

Accession Number: 1985.198

Oil lamp fragment

Colorless 2-part molded font. Squat inverted onion shape, w/ a brass collar at top to receive burner. Collar has two incised lines. Corresponding cylindrical brass stem w/ step molding and a knop at join to base. Base missing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25136

Accession Number: 1985.199

Oil lamp

Three-part molded glass font. Frosted colorless ribbed, squat, circular body, surmounted by a cylindrical brass collar w/ domed mount. Threaded to receive burner. Slightly shaped base metal stem set in cast iron base. Base is hexagonal w/ a stylized floral element on each facade, surmounted by a sli...

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25137

Accession Number: 1985.200

Oil lamp

Bell-shaped molded colorless glass body. Two-part mold. Applied blown C-shaped handle w/ crimped terminus. Gilt brass ring or cap at circular mouth. Surmounted by gilt brass burner w/ braided cotton wick and pierced gallery to receive glass chimney. Chimney missing.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25138

Accession Number: 1985.201

Pot hook

Flat S-shaped wrought iron hook.

Date: 1750-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 25139

Accession Number: 1985.203

Spice box

Circular wood spice box w/ vertical nailed seams. Marked "MS" on bottom. Probably not original top.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25140

Accession Number: 1985.204

Spice box

Circular wood spice box w/ vertical nailed seams.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25141

Accession Number: 1985.205

Spice box

Circular wood spice box w/ vertical nailed seams.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25142

Accession Number: 1985.206

Fireback section

Rectangular form w/ indistinguishable relief design featuring foliate border surrounding squared reserve w/ armorial motif.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25143

Accession Number: 1985.207

Apothecary bottle

Rectangular pressed glass bottle marked "A.J. & G.E. Coleman/ Coleman Corner/ Dorchester, Mass."

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: A.J. & G.E. Coleman (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 25144

Accession Number: 1985.209

Teapot

White clay body w/ blue tinted pearl glaze. Classical form. Oval white body w/ applied strapped handle and molded gadrooned decoration around base. Shaped spout. Slightly domed oval lid w/ finial (missing).

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 25145

Accession Number: 1985.211AB

Candlestick

Cylindrical shaft w/ round, slightly domed base. Shaped thumbpieces.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25146

Accession Number: 1985.212

Beer bottle

Mold-blown, greenish-amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ high kickup. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck terminating in circular mouth w/ rounded collar and secondary neck ring immediately below.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25147

Accession Number: 1985.213

Beer bottle

Molded and worked amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ slight kick-up and molded rings. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck terminating in circular mouth w/ tapered collar and secondary neck ring immediately below. Two-part mold.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25148

Accession Number: 1985.214

Beer bottle

Molded and worked amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ slight kick-up and molded rings. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck terminating in circular mouth w/ tapered collar and secondary neck ring immediately below. Two-part mold.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25149

Accession Number: 1985.215

Beer bottle

Molded and worked amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ high kick-up. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck w/ swelled center and tapering to circular mouth w/ applied double collar. Residue of old silver foil label at neck. Two-part mold.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25150

Accession Number: 1985.216

Beer bottle

Molded and blown amber type opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ high kick-up w/ unpolished pontil. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth w/ tapered collar and a secondary neck ring immediately below.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25151

Accession Number: 1985.217

Knife tray

Maple knife tray w/ small base and flared sides. Dovetail construction w/ dividing panel in center w/ heart-shaped cutout which forms a handle.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 25152

Accession Number: 1985.218

Fork

Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft and bone handle. Butt has two metal prongs protruding for missing metal tip.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25153

Accession Number: 1985.219

Fork

Tinted green tapered ivory handle. Series of incised lines near butt. Vase-form shaft with two elongated tines.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25154

Accession Number: 1985.220

Fork

Two-tined squared head w/ shaped shaft and slightly curved bone handle. Steel cover on butt.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25155

Accession Number: 1985.221

Dinner knife

Part of flatware set. Flat, slightly curved steel blade w/ rounded ends. Tapered and curved wooden handles terminating in domed circular discs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25156

Accession Number: 1985.222.1

Dinner knife

Part of flatware set. Flat, slightly curved steel blade w/ rounded ends. Tapered and curved wooden handles terminating in domed circular discs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25157

Accession Number: 1985.222.2

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25158

Accession Number: 1985.222.3

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25159

Accession Number: 1985.222.4

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25160

Accession Number: 1985.222.5

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25161

Accession Number: 1985.222.6

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25162

Accession Number: 1985.222.7

Fork

Three tined fork w/ hour-glass shaft and tapered wood shaft w/ three steel pins and two side steel strips.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25163

Accession Number: 1985.223

Fork

Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft and bone handle.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25164

Accession Number: 1985.224

Dinner knife

Flat blade w/ rounded end. Tapering outward wooden handle w/ two vertical steel bands. Cross and ball design. Steel end.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25165

Accession Number: 1985.225

Dinner knife

Flat, slightly curved steel blades w/ rounded ends. Curved bone handles terminating in domed circular discs. One disc missing. Marked, "Sanderson."

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Sanderson (Maker)

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25166

Accession Number: 1985.226.1

Dinner knife

Flat, slightly curved steel blades w/ rounded ends. Curved bone handles terminating in domed circular discs. One disc missing. Marked, "Sanderson."

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Sanderson (Maker)

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25167

Accession Number: 1985.226.2

Fork

Two flared tines w/ squared head and short shaft leading to elongated tapered wood handle w/ incised line at base and knop at butt.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25168

Accession Number: 1985.227

Decanter

Two-part mold. Colorless onion-shaped body w/ circular foot. Elongated neck tapers to circular mouth w/ collar at lip.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 25069

Accession Number: 1985.322

Butter churn

Barrel form w/ vertical splats and three circular bands around base and waist. Wood bottom. Top and other accessories missing.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 25070

Accession Number: 1985.323

Food grinder

Grinder applied to wood panel by screws. Tin lid is paneled and hinged above V-shaped funnel and conical grinding mechanism. S-shaped handle bar w/ wood turned handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25071

Accession Number: 1985.324

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