Historic New England

Tavern Table

Rectangular breadboard top; four square legs, beaded on outer corner; plain skirt with single drawer (handle missing); three square stretchers; legs and skirt painted brown.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5194

Accession Number: 1971.560

Andiron

Cabriole legs are surmounted by simple round shaft tapered to bulbed finial; billet bar has two legs.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5195

Accession Number: 1971.561B

Andiron

Cabriole legs are surmounted by simple round shaft tapered to bulbed finial; billet bar has two legs.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5196

Accession Number: 1971.561A

Fireplace Tongs

Simple bulbed finial sits on rounded stem handle; bulbed arms straighten and meet in penny-head pincer grips.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 5197

Accession Number: 1971.562

Kettle

Circular squat bulbous shape; three peg feet; bailed handle; two part molded body.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5198

Accession Number: 1971.563

Kettle

Circular body; cylindrical sides with stepped base and four small peg feet; bailed handle with turned wood carrying piece.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5199

Accession Number: 1971.564

Movable C-shaped bail held to top by two stationary mounts; S-shaped spout with center-split mouth; barrel-shaped body sharply indents at base (possibly to be received by burner); removable lid is stepped with hour-glass shaped white ceramic finial (handle) at center, held by metal pin.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5200

Accession Number: 1971.565AB

Shelf Clock

8-day shelf clock; pointed arch form with rosewood veneer sitting on a rectangular block base; circular painted white face with Roman numerals above square open area exposing works; doon is composed of a square, etched and frosted glass panel decorated with image of a Native American, scrolls and ea...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Welch, C.N. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), frosting, glass (material), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5201

Accession Number: 1971.566

Charger

Circular form with deep cavettoed well with flat bottom; very broad, flat rim with no defined edging or border, but terminating on underside in fold-over type edge.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: V., E. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5202

Accession Number: 1971.567

Charger

Circular shape with deep well; one incised line inside; broad flat rim with no defined edge on front; fold-over-type edge on back; hammered marks evident on rear cavetto.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5203

Accession Number: 1971.568

Charger

Circular form with deep well; broad slightly dished rim terminating in slightly thickened edge delineated by single incised line border; sand casting evidence all over back.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5204

Accession Number: 1971.569

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5205

Accession Number: 1971.570

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5206

Accession Number: 1971.571

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5207

Accession Number: 1971.572

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5208

Accession Number: 1971.573

Bookcase

Bracket feet; rectangular base contains two half width drawers, recesssed above are four book shelves behind sliding glass doors, reeded stiles, projecting cornice.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 5209

Accession Number: 1971.574

Card Table

Castered paw feet, four reeded sabre legs support a round plinth with a turned and acanthus carved baluster, the veneered scotia moulded apron with canted front corners supports at conforming hinged double top with a reeded edge.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5210

Accession Number: 1971.575

Candlestand

Three tapering squared cabriole legs supporting a turned vasiform baluster with an octagonal top.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5211

Accession Number: 1971.577

Hurricane Shade

Cylindrical everted base, swelled waist, everted rim.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5212

Accession Number: 1971.578AB

Umbrella Holder

A) Cylindrical walls, blue floriate decoration, a turned wooden stand with echinus molded edge.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5213

Accession Number: 1971.579AB

Tray

Repainted, rectangular, cavetto border with pierced handles, black ground, green stripping, gilt floral bouquets.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 5214

Accession Number: 1971.580

Tray

Square, ornate dragon motif handles, recessed centered cloisonne panel, light blue ground, dark blue circle at center with floral sprig.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), cloisonné

GUSN: 5215

Accession Number: 1971.581

Engraving "The Wounded Hound"

Black and white; scene depicts an old man attending to an injured dog; a small child and two other dogs look on; wooden frame with gilt and gessoed corners.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Davey, W.T. (Engraver) Ansdell, Richard (Painter) Bailey, Owen (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5216

Accession Number: 1971.582

Barometer

At top barometer and temperature guages are enclosed behind a glazed door, along the waist extend a glass column of mercury to the flat burr-shaped waist with a center bulls eye.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Middlefield & Co. (Maker)

Material: mercury, rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5217

Accession Number: 1971.583

Fire Bucket

A) Cylindrical leather bucket tapered at base; vertical stripe painted on the back; a cartouche enclosing orange flames painted on the front; colors: black red, yellow and white; leather bail handle. B) Bag: square, open across the top, drawstring enclosure. C) Wrench: L-shaped; cone shaped section ...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, muslin, iron (metal), painting (coating), tanning

GUSN: 5218

Accession Number: 1971.584A-C

Drop Leaf Table

Brass castered feet, six elongated bulbous legs between ring and bun turnings, incised rings at center of leg, veneered apron at either end, rectangular top with two hemispherically-shaped drop leaves supported by a fly leg on either side.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5119

Accession Number: 1971.522

Sconce

Circular plate affixed to wall; projecting S-shaped arm with ring at end which holds b. original U-shaped glass hurricane shade; silver plated brass candlesocket with inverted bell-shaped pendant.

Date: 1795-1808

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5120

Accession Number: 1971.470.1AB

Sconce

Circular plate affixed to wall; projecting S-shaped arm with ring at end which holds b. original U-shaped glass hurricane shade; silver plated brass candlesocket with inverted bell-shaped pendant.

Date: 1795-1808

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5121

Accession Number: 1971.470.2AB

Side Chair

Ball and claw feet on cabriole legs with leafy scrolled knees; back legs squared, chamfered and raked; rectangular seat rails with slip seat; square stiles have beaded front edges and scrolled ears; curvilinear crest rail; splat is pierced with scrolled ribbon carving with oval handhold pierced at t...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: crewelwork (technique), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5122

Accession Number: 1971.523

Service Tray on Stand

A) Gallery dovetailed at the corners; bottom is two boards (larger is 16.25" wide); stretcher at crossing tapers from the center; stretchers are tenoned into legs but not pinned; and there is a red stain underneath the tray.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 5123

Accession Number: 1971.524AB

Pier Table

No description

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, marble (rock), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 5124

Accession Number: 1971.525

Sideboard

Rectangular carcass supported by six legs, the four front legs have a tapered cylindrical foot between heavy ring-turned cuff and toe, the swelled leg features a band of incised rings at its widest point; a collar of oblong shaped leaves supports the shaped front which has reeded and fluted pilaster...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5125

Accession Number: 1971.526

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5126

Accession Number: 1971.527.1AB

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5127

Accession Number: 1971.527.2AB

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5128

Accession Number: 1971.527.3AB

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5129

Accession Number: 1971.527.4AB

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5130

Accession Number: 1971.527.5AB

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5131

Accession Number: 1971.527.6AB

Tumbler

Straight sided cylinder with gilt lip and vine-like band; scattered gilt stars on lower body, unpolished pontil.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5132

Accession Number: 1971.527.8

Cordial Glass

Wine glass and cordial are of same proportions with rounded bowl with tapered stem and flared foot; gilt lip and band of vine pattern; scattered stars; unpolished pontil.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5133

Accession Number: 1971.527.10

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5134

Accession Number: 1971.527.7AB

Wine Glass

Wine glass and cordial are of same proportions with rounded bowl with tapered stem and flared foot; gilt lip and band of vine pattern.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5135

Accession Number: 1971.527.9

Vase

A) Vase: hollow stem and foot, baluster-shaped body ornamented with gilt butterfly, dragon fly, moth, other insects and stringing. B) Cover: stepped domed cover with gilt stringing.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 5136

Accession Number: 1971.528.1AB

Vase

A) Vase: hollow stem and foot, baluster-shaped body ornamented with gilt butterfly, dragon fly, moth, other insects and stringing. B) Cover: stepped domed cover with gilt stringing.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 5137

Accession Number: 1971.528.2AB

Coaster

Circular, flat base, straight walls, black ground, decorated outer edge features a wide gilt band crosshatched in white and centering two white and black rosettes within octagonal reserves, used for wine bottles.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 5138

Accession Number: 1971.529.1

Coaster

Circular, flat base, straight walls, black ground, decorated outer edge features a wide gilt band crosshatched in white and centering two white and black rosettes within octagonal reserves, used for wine bottles.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 5139

Accession Number: 1971.529.2

Coaster

Circular, flat base, straight walls, black ground, decorated outer edge features a wide gilt band crosshatched in white and centering two white and black rosettes within octagonal reserves, used for wine bottles.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 5140

Accession Number: 1971.529.3

Jamb Hook

Detachable prong which inserts into strap on fireplace front is connected to C-shaped hooks with urn finials which have engraved swags.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5141

Accession Number: 1971.530D

Andiron

A & B) Two double spuned cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet support a square plinth with a pseudo-classic column above, on the capital is a double urn finial both with engraved swags and tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5142

Accession Number: 1971.530B

Jamb Hook

Detachable prong which inserts into strap on fireplace front is connected to C-shaped hooks with urn finials which have engraved swags.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5143

Accession Number: 1971.530C

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