Historic New England

Brooch in Original Case

Gold brooch in the shape of an eagle with splayed wings and holding a serpent in its beak, set with cabochon cut rubies, emeralds, turquoises and chrysoprase.

Date: 1869-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102860

Accession Number: 1981.58

Lot of jet and seed pearl jewelry including thirteen brooches and a pair of earrings. All stored in a gold and black Shreve, Crump and Low jewelry case. A pair of bar pins was made by Hussey Company of Providence, RI.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Hussey Company

GUSN: 102861

Accession Number: 2007.15.128

Earrings in Candy Box

Thirty-one various homemade earrings stored in a candy box.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102862

Accession Number: 2007.15.89

Pendant

Ornament consisting of four glass rectangular panels separated by graduated round glass circles.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 102863

Accession Number: 2007.15.144

Jewelry Set

Faceted purple-colored jewelry set consisting of a girandole style brooch and pendant drop earrings (one missing).

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), amethyst (mineral)

GUSN: 102864

Accession Number: 2007.15.174ab

Hatpins

Pair of French jet hair pins in the shape of ferns.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102865

Accession Number: 2007.15.120ab

Bracelet

Bracelet consisting of faceted square pieces of French jet, center piece is larger and set with a found faceted bead.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102866

Accession Number: 2007.15.13

Pendant

French jet pendant in the shape of a multi petal flower.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102867

Accession Number: 2007.15.149

Earring

Single French jet earring with petals at top and three chains of faceted beads.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102868

Accession Number: 2007.15.90

Brooch

French jet brooch with a surmount of seven faceted circles supporting five chains of faceted beads.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102869

Accession Number: 2007.15.43

Belt Buckle

Metal belt buckle in the shape of three flowers arranged in a V.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102870

Accession Number: 1986.1557

Buckle

Metal buckle stamped with asymmetrical Rococo style scrollwork.

Date: 1776-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 102871

Accession Number: 1986.1559

Buckle

Metal horseshoe shaped buckle.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102872

Accession Number: 1986.1558

Brooch

Metal brooch in the shape of a flower painted purple and set in center with a small colorless glass stone.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102873

Accession Number: 1986.1549

New England Telephone Pin

Flat plastic tag in the shape of a bell with a metal pin attached at top.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: The Whitehead & Hoag Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 102874

Accession Number: 1986.1578

Stud

Small gold stud with engraved flower in center.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102875

Accession Number: 1986.1614

Stud

Small round metal stud with an impressed scroll and flower design.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102876

Accession Number: 1986.1613

Screw

Small brass screw.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102877

Accession Number: 1986.1600

Set of Buttons

Set of five round gold colored metal buttons.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102878

Accession Number: 1986.1612.1-5

Set of Six Buttons

Set of six mother of pearl buttons with pierced and carved floral decoration.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102879

Accession Number: 1986.1611.1-6

Studs

Nineteen metal shirt studs.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102880

Accession Number: 1986.1615.1-19

Pair of Buttons

Pair of painted gold buttons with scroll and trefoil decoration.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102881

Accession Number: 1986.1610.1-2

Buttons

Seven small round black glass buttons all attached to string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102882

Accession Number: 1986.1609.1-7

Stud

Round faceted colorless glass stone in a brass mount.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102883

Accession Number: 1986.1573

Dog Collar

Leather dog collar with a lead bullet attached.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102884

Accession Number: 1986.1566

Memorial Brooch

This small oval ivory brooch is decorated with the monogram "HC" delineated in cut human hair. The ivory is set in a gold bezel and placed under glass.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 102885

Accession Number: 1941.1049

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a gold colored metal circle with a blue, red, orange and green metal washer pinned together as a swirled stack. The earrings attach with screwbacks.

Date: 1950-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 102886

Accession Number: 1984.2359AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of slightly concave black plastic disks set with a faux pearl in the center. They attach with screwbacks.

Date: 1960-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: faux finish, pearl (animal material), plastic by production method

GUSN: 102887

Accession Number: 1984.2360AB

Brooch

Brooch in the form of a peacock feather with green and blue enamel.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Krementz & Company (Maker)

GUSN: 102888

Accession Number: 2006.44.355

Hatpin

Hatpin with crystal head in the shape of a crescent moon.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102889

Accession Number: 2006.44.356

Hatpin

Hatpin with a half sphere shaped ivory head.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102890

Accession Number: 2006.44.357

Hatpin

Hatpin set with a copper metal head set with a purple faceted stone.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102891

Accession Number: 2006.44.358

Hatpin

Hatpin with lozenge shaped head.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102892

Accession Number: 2006.44.359

Hatpin

Metal hatpin with an Roman eagle with splayed wings perched atop a rectangle engraved with "S.P.Q.R." .

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, castings (object genre)

GUSN: 102893

Accession Number: 2006.44.360

Hatpin

Hatpin with a carved piece ivory ball.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102894

Accession Number: 2006.44.361

Pocket Watch

This gold watch consists of a gold face with an engraved image and an elaborately enameled case. The face depicts a shoreline with two large buildings or chateaux, their images reflected in the water below. There are two boats on the water and the near shoreline has treets and bushes visible. The h...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), enamel (fused coating), engraving (action), crystal (lead glass)

GUSN: 102795

Accession Number: 1932.226

Pocket Watch and Key

Silver pocket watch with removable case, white watch face with black Roman numerals. Watch face has 5 holes showing metal underneath and many cracks across face, back of watch is dented inwards. Watch case is also dented inwards in the back and heavily tarnished. In watch case are 2 papers, one blue...

Date: 1786-1787

Maker: Watson, William (Watchmaker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102796

Accession Number: 1954.165ab

Pocket Watch and Key

silver pocket watch with gold key attached. Large white clock face under glass with Roman numerals, smaller second hand clock. Opens on both sides with engraving on the back side of a shield-like design

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: M.I. Tobias & Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 102797

Accession Number: 1924.102ab

Pocket Watch and Keys

Silver pocket watch with two keys attached at the top. The front of the watch that opens to the clock face has a shield engraved on it.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Guille Pardoux (Watchmaker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102798

Accession Number: 1914.8a-c

Pocket Watch in Original Case

Silver pocket watch in silver case, packaged in leather box. Watch has Roman numerals under glass with light engraved flowers under watch hands, and both glass front and metal back open up. Light engraved pattern on back. All in leather fitted case with velvet lining.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 102799

Accession Number: 1929.759AB

Pocket Watch and Fob

Gold pocket watch with black numerals, red second numerals, and intricate watch hands. Front of watch is engraved with "KSW" and attached to the watch is a gold pin attachment with graduated gold pipettes attached to each other in the back. Watch is packaged in brown leather box with white silk inte...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: Patek Philippe & Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102800

Accession Number: 1973.97ab

Pocket Watch and Key

Gold damascened pocket watch with Roman numerals under glass. Outside of watch is engraved with a shield pattern in the middle and black accents. The back case of the watch has a black and white photograph of a man's face, and the front has a blue photograph of a dog. A gold key is attached and atta...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Gilbert, Joseph (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102801

Accession Number: 1969.515

Pocket Watch, Chain and Fob

Rose gold pocket watch with attached chain and ball clasp. Watch face has black Roman numerals under glass. Engraved pattern all over outside of watch with an engraving to the owner on the inside of the lid.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 102802

Accession Number: 1990.4

Pocket Watch with Chain and Key

silver watch with an open watch face of black Roman numerals and removable glass. Back of watch is elaborately engraved with buildings, a bridge, water, and a boat. Attached is a long gold chain with a pulley and steel key, along with a hook at the end.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: M.J. Tobias & Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), silver (metal), movements (clockworks), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 102803

Accession Number: 1940.824

Pocket Watch and Key

Pocket watch in a removable silver case with black silk ribbon and winding key. The watch face has black Roman numerals under glass.

Date: 1763-1764

Maker: Toulmin, Samuel (Watchmaker) William, Bond (Retailer)

Material: silver (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 102804

Accession Number: 1954.164ab

Pocket Watch and Keys

Pocket watch with black Roman numerals, open-faced. Attached cord has two keys.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Wilkinson (Watchmaker)

Material: silver (metal), movements (clockworks), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 102805

Accession Number: 1919.854

Pocket Watch

A gold pocket watch with intricate engraved design of blue stars on outer case. Watch face has black Roman numerals under glass

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Roger & Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102806

Accession Number: 1925.214

Pocket Watch

Gold watch with gold watch face engraved with houses, water, and a sailboat. Watch is open face with watch face under glass with black Roman numerals.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: M.J. Tobias & Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), chasing, engraving (action), movements (clockworks)

GUSN: 102807

Accession Number: 1936.801

Pocket Watch

Silver pocket watch. Engraving on the front of buildings and a field and engraving on the back of a large ship. Watch face is under glass with a large crack in it and black Roman numerals.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: Cooper 8c Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 102808

Accession Number: 1922.221

Pocket Watch with Chain and Key

Gold pocket watch with chain and key. Black Roman numerals on large white face, chain is a series of small rectangles attached with a large key at the top

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Graham, J. (Watchmaker)

Material: gold (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 102809

Accession Number: 1937.297

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