Historic New England

Serving spoon

Large serving spoon, silver. Bead molding around handle edges on both top and underside of handle. Small crest at tip of handle. Engraved "T" on handle tip underside.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 23990

Accession Number: 1998.608.25

Serving spoon

Large serving spoon, silver. Bead molding around handle edges on both top and underside of handle. Small crest at tip of handle. Engraved "T" on handle tip underside.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 23991

Accession Number: 1998.608.26

Serving spoon

Large serving spoon, silver. Bead molding around handle edges on both top and underside of handle. Small crest at tip of handle. Engraved "T" on handle tip underside.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 23992

Accession Number: 1998.608.27

Serving spoon

Large serving spoon, silver. Bead molding around handle edges on both top and underside of handle. Small crest at tip of handle. Engraved "T" on handle tip underside.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 23993

Accession Number: 1998.608.28

Serving spoon

Large serving spoon, silver. Bead molding around handle edges on both top and underside of handle. Small crest at tip of handle. Engraved "T" on handle tip underside.

Date: 1854-1857

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 23994

Accession Number: 1998.608.29

Cuff links

Pair of cuff links composed of a sugarloaf cabochon green stone (glass or semi-precious stone) attached to a gold-plated toggle by a single link chain.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, glass (material), plating (metal coating), peridot (mineral)

GUSN: 23995

Accession Number: 1998.4925AB

Stud

Pair of white shell studs; 2 circular white pieces connected by bent brass piece.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 23996

Accession Number: 1998.4926AB

Hairpin

One in pair of hair pins w/ paste gem atop 2 pronged brass pin w/ meandering in middle.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23997

Accession Number: 1998.4927.1

Hairpin

One in pair of hair pins w/ paste gem atop 2 pronged brass pin w/ meandering in middle.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23998

Accession Number: 1998.4927.2

Stud

Two pairs of studs; each stud composed of two gold plated wires twisted into a circle. A pair of faceted jet balls attached with O-ring are suspended from each circle.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, plating (metal coating), jet (coal)

GUSN: 23999

Accession Number: 1998.4928AB

Stud

Small white studs; oval white celluloid(?) or stone top w/ coiled brass? backing.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), stone (rock)

GUSN: 24000

Accession Number: 1998.4929AB

Each earring in th is pair is made to resemble a snowflake, star, or rosette. Eight equal-length arms surround a clear paste stone at the center. The arms are each set with faceted steel "stones." Earrings attach through the lobe with silver-colored metal earwires.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24001

Accession Number: 1998.4930AB

Stud

Three small white fabric studs atop coiled brass? pins.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloth

GUSN: 24002

Accession Number: 1998.4931A-C

Stud

Three rectangular studs inlaid w/ gilded letters: 2 w/ "T"'s and 1 w/ "M"; glass w/ tortoise shell covering; gilded Greek key decoration around edges; brass? backing.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, glass (material), tortoise shell

GUSN: 24003

Accession Number: 1998.4932A-C

Brooch

Small gold oval-shaped brooch with cylindrical piece of coral mounted at the center with a gold bracket. Surrounding the coral is an oval dentate-edged reserve. The rim of the brooch is embellished with basse taille black enamel geometric scrolls.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, plating (metal coating), coral (material), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 24004

Accession Number: 1998.4933

Jar of beads

Jar of beads; variety of materials such as stone, plastic, celluloid, wood, etc.; variety of sizes and colors.

Date: 1860-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), plastic (organic material), stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24005

Accession Number: 1998.4934

Jar of beads

Jar of beads; variety of materials such as stone, plastic, celluloid, wood, etc.; variety of sizes and colors.

Date: 1860-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), plastic (organic material), stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24006

Accession Number: 1998.4935

Jar of beads

Jar of beads; variety of materials such as stone, plastic, celluloid, wood, etc.; variety of sizes and colors.

Date: 1860-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), plastic (organic material), stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24007

Accession Number: 1998.4936

Miniature junk

Miniature ivory junk on silk-covered stand, in pieces: ivory and wood hull still attached to red and green silk-covered stand; 10-15 fragments of ivory lattice-work (to form rest of body of ship) also in box.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24008

Accession Number: 1998.4937

Gold

Box of gold specimens covered in pieces of newspaper.

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 24009

Accession Number: 1998.4938

Rug fragment

Ingrain rug fragment; red and beige scrolled foliate decoration across whole fragment; wool.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ingrain carpets, wool (textile)

GUSN: 24010

Accession Number: 1998.4939.1

Rug fragment

Ingrain rug fragment; red and beige scrolled foliate decoration across whole fragment; wool.

Ingrain rug fragment w/ green, red and beige floral and geometric patterns across whole fragment; wool.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ingrain carpets, wool (textile)

GUSN: 24021

Accession Number: 1998.4941.7

Fan

This fan is made from silk gauze with carved ivory sticks and guards. The fan body recto is decorated with a central scene of two seated figures in a landscape. Surrounding the figures are floral trails. The verso side is decorated with additional floral elements. Delicate white feathers border the ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), feather (material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 24022

Accession Number: 1998.4942AB

Fancy Armchair

Turned front legs, square front stretcher with centered diamond, five turned stretcher, serpentine front seat rail, original rush seat in all but one chair, square canted rear legs from back stiles; crest rail has shaped center table with painted trophy, centered vertical splat features cutout quive...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5065

Accession Number: 1971.477F

Fancy Armchair

Turned front legs, square front stretcher with centered diamond, five turned stretcher, serpentine front seat rail, original rush seat in all but one chair, square canted rear legs from back stiles; crest rail has shaped center table with painted trophy, centered vertical splat features cutout quive...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5066

Accession Number: 1971.477G

Fancy Side Chair

Turned front legs, square front stretcher with centered diamond, five turned stretcher, serpentine front seat rail, original rush seat in all but one chair, square canted rear legs from back stiles; crest rail has shaped center table with painted trophy, centered vertical splat features cutout quive...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5067

Accession Number: 1971.477B

Fancy Side Chair

Turned front legs, square front stretcher with centered diamond, five turned stretcher, serpentine front seat rail, original rush seat in all but one chair, square canted rear legs from back stiles; crest rail has shaped center table with painted trophy, centered vertical splat features cutout quive...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5068

Accession Number: 1971.477C

Fancy Side Chair

Turned front legs, square front stretcher with centered diamond, five turned stretcher, serpentine front seat rail, original rush seat in all but one chair, square canted rear legs from back stiles; crest rail has shaped center table with painted trophy, centered vertical splat features cutout quive...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5069

Accession Number: 1971.477D

Fancy Side Chair

Turned front legs, square front stretcher with centered diamond, five turned stretcher, serpentine front seat rail, original rush seat in all but one chair, square canted rear legs from back stiles; crest rail has shaped center table with painted trophy, centered vertical splat features cutout quive...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5070

Accession Number: 1971.477H

Fancy Side Chair

Turned front legs, square front stretcher with centered diamond, five turned stretcher, serpentine front seat rail, original rush seat in all but one chair, square canted rear legs from back stiles; crest rail has shaped center table with painted trophy, centered vertical splat features cutout quive...

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5071

Accession Number: 1971.477I

Card Table

Square; cylindrically tapered feet, four legs reeded within turnings, and ring turnings below stiles, stiles inlaid with rectangular panels, one swing leg, elliptical front apron edged with light and dark wood stringing, conforming double top, edges inlaid with banding.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5072

Accession Number: 1971.478

Cabinet and Etagere

Cabinet base, etagere top. Base: rectangular case, carved feet, four pierced panels at front, center panels function as cupboard doors, sides inlaid with floral motifs, case surmounted by pierced gallery with fu dog finials. Etagere: three shelves supported by dragon entwined columns at the front, t...

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), piercing, hardwood

GUSN: 5073

Accession Number: 1971.479

Side Chair

Carved crest rail; caned back; turned stiles, turned side, back and cross stretchers; bead and reel stretchers, terminating in Spanish feet.

Date: 1690-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, carving (processes)

GUSN: 5074

Accession Number: 1971.480

Sofa

Four lion's paw feet, castored, front feet with leafy brackets, scrolled arms with acanthus carving end in volutes, scrolls at either end of the high back terminate in a flat cylindrical crest rail, original black horsehair upholstery, two cylindrical cushions covered in self fabric.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), horsehair, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5075

Accession Number: 1971.481

Fireplace Shovel

Bell-shaped scoop, cylindrical stem, grip matches andirons.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 5076

Accession Number: 1971.482C

Fireplace Tongs

Cylindrical iron tongs, grip matches andirons.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 5077

Accession Number: 1971.482D

Fender

U-shaped forged iron base and top separated by a screen of vertical wire ribs at approximately 1/8" intervals, horizontal swag and undulating wire at top and base.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire

GUSN: 5078

Accession Number: 1971.483A

Jamb Hook

Horizontal S-shaped hooks affixed to vertical straps.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire

GUSN: 5079

Accession Number: 1971.483B

Jamb Hook

Horizontal S-shaped hooks affixed to vertical straps.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire

GUSN: 5080

Accession Number: 1971.483C

Fire Screen

Turned feet; platform base with deep concave sides; square tapering pedestal with concave corners; cylindrical pole with urn finial, sliding rectangular screen frame centers Berlin work bird perched on the branch of a cherry tree.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer, silk (textile)

GUSN: 5081

Accession Number: 1971.485

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