Historic New England

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring. Bands etched with various diamond patterns. Beaded edges.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 614

Accession Number: 1971.1498

Sugar Tongs

Twisted shank, bird claw grips; cast, Prince-of-Wales finial. May not be silver.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 615

Accession Number: 1974.317

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring. Straight sides with molded rims and a central cartouche.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 616

Accession Number: 1974.333

Ice Cream Knife

Upturned pointed handle; flared blade tapering to pointed oval.

Date: 1854-1857

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

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 617

Accession Number: 1969.682

Fish Knife

Pointed oval handle; raised V drop; serpentine blade. Beading is on handle.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Stanwood, Henry B. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 618

Accession Number: 1969.763

Fish-serving Fork

Broad oval handle; deep serpentine bowl; deeply pierced tines. "Japanese" pattern.

Date: 1871

Maker: Moore, Edward C., 1827 (Silversmith) Tiffany & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: bamboo (material), casting (process), engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 619

Accession Number: 1987.392.2

Fish Knife

Broad oval handle; asymmetrical, notched, scrolled and serpentine blade.

Date: 1925

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Silversmith)

Material: casting (process), engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 620

Accession Number: 1987.401.2

Basket

Footed bottom; egg-shaped body.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 621

Accession Number: 1929.552

Pocket Flask

Silver pocket flask. Concave body with a screw top that unfolds into a cup. Floral design.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: Meriden Britannia Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 622

Accession Number: 1990.255

Burner

Round burner supported by 3 feet; wooden handle.

Date: 1896-1920

Maker: S. Sternau & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: fruitwood, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 623

Accession Number: 1969.751

Tobacco Box

Short rectangle with clasp.

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), silver (metal)

GUSN: 624

Accession Number: 1969.3591

Ovoid body with flat bottom, concave neck. Hinged cover, slightly domed, with Maltese cross finial topped by squared knop. Handles, square in cross-section, with LaTien scroll motif on angular C-shaped handle. Round medallion with lion's head at top of handle with floral drop emerging from lion's...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 626

Accession Number: 1969.696.1

Teapot

Ovoid body with flat bottom, concave neck. Hinged cover, slightly domed, with Maltese cross finial topped by squared knop. Handles, square in cross-section, with LaTien scroll motif on angular C-shaped handle. Round medallion with lion's head at top of handle with floral drop emerging from lion's...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 627

Accession Number: 1969.696.2

Teapot

Ovoid body with flat bottom, concave neck. Hinged cover, slightly domed, with Maltese cross finial topped by squared knop. Handles, square in cross-section, with LaTien scroll motif on angular C-shaped handle. Round medallion with lion's head at top of handle with floral drop emerging from lion's...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 628

Accession Number: 1969.696.3

Sugar Bowl

Ovoid body with flat bottom, concave neck. Handles, square in cross-section, with LaTien scroll motif on angular C-shaped handle. Round medallion with lion's head at top of handle with floral drop emerging from lion's mouth and continuing down handle. 4 paw feet with same drop and an inverted t...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 629

Accession Number: 1969.696.4

Cream Pitcher

Ovoid body with flat bottom, concave neck. Handles, square in cross-section, with LaTien scroll motif on angular C-shaped handle. Round medallion with lion's head at top of handle with floral drop emerging from lion's mouth and continuing down handle. 4 paw feet with same drop and an inverted t...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 630

Accession Number: 1969.696.5

Tea Urn

A: urn B: lid C: insert A) Large urn form. Shaped plinth with four ball feet and gadrooned upper edge supports urn with a circular foot with gadrooned edge. Plain concave stem surmounted by bulbous hollow body. Lower third with broad gadrooning. Each side with a fixed loop handle with bearde...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 631

Accession Number: 1971.1515.2A-C

Coffeepot

Body (a): hinged lid, domed with rim of palmettes and leaf finial; small spout with hinged cover at neck. Handle (b) bulbous, straight wooden handle screwed into socket at right angle from spout (3 7/8 inches long). Bag (c) magenta felt bag marked "coffee pot".

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 632

Accession Number: 1969.668.2A-C

Coffeepot

Coffeepot (a) with hinged lid, domed with rim of palmettes and leaf finial; small spout with hinged cover at neck. Handle (b) bulbous, straight wooden handle screwed into socket at right angle from spout (3 7/8 inches long). Bag (c) magenta felt bag marked "coffee pot".

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 633

Accession Number: 1969.668.3A-C

Teapot

Teapot body (a) hinged lid, domed with leaf finial; C-shaped wooden handle attached at top of body and top of leg; S-shaped spout from middle of body opposite spout. Bag (b) magenta felt bag marked "tea pot".

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 634

Accession Number: 1969.668.4AB

Waste Bowl

Waste bowl (a) rather squat; hinged lid, domed with leaf finial; C-shaped wooden handle attached at top of body and top of leg; S-shaped spout from middle of body opposite spout. Bag (b)magenta felt bag marked "water basin".

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 635

Accession Number: 1969.668.5AB

Cream Pitcher

Cream pitcher (a) with longish neck; beading around edge and spout; (hinged lid, domed with leaf finial?); hook-shaped wooden handle attached at top of neck and top of relief of female head; (S-shaped spout from middle of body?). Gilded interior. Bag (b) magenta felt bag marked "cream jug. "

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), fruitwood, gilding, silver (metal)

GUSN: 636

Accession Number: 1969.668.6AB

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl (a) longish neck; beading around edge and spout; (hinged lid, domed with leaf finial?); hook-shaped wooden handle attached at top of neck and top of relief of female head; (S-shaped spout from middle of body?). Gilded interior. Bag (b) magenta felt bag marked "sugar bowl. "

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), fruitwood, gilding, silver (metal)

GUSN: 637

Accession Number: 1969.668.7AB

Cream Pitcher

Circular base supports rounded body; C-scroll handles; acorn finial.

Date: 1820-1827

Maker: Gardiner, Baldwin, 1814-1846 (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 638

Accession Number: 1930.758B

Teapot

Circular base supports rounded body; C-scroll handles; acorn finial.

Date: 1820-1827

Maker: Gardiner, Baldwin, 1814-1846 (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 639

Accession Number: 1930.758C

Sugar Bowl

A: Body: Rectangular in section, seamed at one side under handle. Applied gadrooned rim; sides curved and taper to 4 vertical ball feet at corners. Two scroll handles attached at rim with acanthus leaf, and at two points on the base. Repousse and chased rococo decoration of flowers and scrolls ...

Date: 1807-1808

Maker: Elliot, William, 1807 C-1814 C (Silversmith)

Material: gadrooning, repoussé, silver (metal)

GUSN: 640

Accession Number: 1969.673AB

Chinese Warming Pot, Insert & Lid

3 pieces: A - Pot, B - Lid, C - Insert; hexagonal, reddish-brown stoneware, impressed geometric pattern to sides within border; containing cylindrical insert with concave lid; missing handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 2180

Accession Number: 1991.190A-C

Carved Jar & Lid

Stone jar, probably jade; ovoid form with medallion incised on front; cover surmounted by a foo dog of black and brown, on carved, low black base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes)

GUSN: 2181

Accession Number: 1991.191AB

Carved Foo Dog

Small column surmounted by a foo dog; pale green stone, probably jade, with red flecks.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes)

GUSN: 2182

Accession Number: 1991.192

Carved Chinese god

Seated god, pale green stone, probably jade, with touches of red and black; mounted on carved black stone base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes)

GUSN: 2183

Accession Number: 1991.193AB

Brass Candlestick

Miniature, brass, pierced cylindrical candle cup, two-ring moldings on shaft, high-rising base and prominent drip pan; with amber tapers.

Date: 1600-1650

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), molding (forming), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2184

Accession Number: 1991.194.1

Brass Candlestick

Miniature, brass, pierced cylindrical candle cup, two-ring moldings on shaft, high-rising base and prominent drip pan; with amber tapers.

Date: 1600-1650

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), molding (forming), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2185

Accession Number: 1991.194.2

Hogscraper Candlestick

Saucer-shaped bobeche with spur at one side on cylindrical shaft with ejector on slightly domed round base; painted a gray-black color.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Shaw's Patent (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2186

Accession Number: 1991.195

Hogscraper Candlestick

Saucer-shaped bobeche with spur to one side on cylindrical shaft with ejector, raised on a domed, circular base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Shaw's Patent (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 2187

Accession Number: 1991.196

Covered Jug

Redware, large, barrel shape with strap handle; flat lid with round, flattened knop, with orange/yellow glaze and dark brown patches; two bands incised near top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, glazing (coating), lead (metal), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 2188

Accession Number: 1991.197AB

Candlestick

Bell metal with flat, wide square base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, casting (process)

GUSN: 2189

Accession Number: 1991.198

Chinese Warming Pot

Hexagonal-shaped with Canton-like blue and white landscape scenes and floral border; drop-in central cylinder with floral rice-grain decoration and concave lid; both containers fitted with double set of metal handles; small bracket feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, brass (alloy), glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, tin (metal)

GUSN: 2190

Accession Number: 1991.199A-C

Knife Box

Pine, dovetail construction, painted overall with gray-green and black marbleized smoke decoration.

Date: 1795

Maker: unknown

Material: marbling, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2191

Accession Number: 1991.200

Covered Chocolate Pot

In shape of oak tree with "branch" handles and spout; high relief acorns and foliage; polychrome enamel colors painted over glaze.

Date: 1750-1753

Maker: Hoechst Pottery & Porcelain Factory (Maker)

Material: earthenware, molding (forming), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 2192

Accession Number: 1991.201AB

Carved Figure

Chinese carving of tall yellow/amber figure (Chinese god of old age) holding fruit and staff; mounted on carved base. Possibly soapstone but probably jade.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), jade (rock)

GUSN: 2193

Accession Number: 1991.202

Electric "Bridge Lamp" Floor Lamp

Iron rod shaft with turned finial having scrolled adjustable arm holding ball-shaped pressed glass lamp with burlap clip-on shade, all raised on tripod base with scroll feet.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 2194

Accession Number: 1991.215

Electric "Bridge Lamp" Floor Lamp

Rod shaft with pointed terminus with adjustable scrolled arm holding lamp, raised on tripod base with scrolled feet; white fabric clip-on shade.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal

GUSN: 2195

Accession Number: 1991.216

Shirred Rug

Rectangular; central panel with large medallion with leaves and birds, enclosed by wide end- and narrow side- borders patterned with leaves on variegated ground; worked in shades of pink, red, beige and green in wool and cotton on linen ground; backed with brown canvas.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), shirring, wool (textile)

GUSN: 2196

Accession Number: 1991.217

Bullet Mold

Rectangular, rough carved, two-piece mold.

Date: 1776

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, hewing, roughness, soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 2197

Accession Number: 1991.218AB

Pipe Mold

Soapstone, two-piece, with wooden pipe bowl center of wood.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), soapstone (metamorphic rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2198

Accession Number: 1991.219AB

Dough Scraper

Small, with flat iron incised blade, hollow tapering brass handle with incised rings at wide end.

Date: 1845

Maker: Derr, Peter (Maker)

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

GUSN: 2199

Accession Number: 1991.220

Mortar & Pestle

Porcelain mortar with porcelain and wood pestle; mortar has pouring spout and small base.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2200

Accession Number: 1991.221AB

Grease Lamp

Channel lamp with bulbous panelled reservoir with long spout descending from four triangular arms to a pierced plate having four splayed projections; a cast hanging hole at base of lamp probably held a drip cup.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 2201

Accession Number: 1991.222

Stockings

Hand knit, white cotton, below-knee length, with clock at ankle, initialed at top.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: Adams, Elizabeth, 1787-1862 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 2202

Accession Number: 1991.203AB

Marble

Spherical stone, almost like a marble.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 2203

Accession Number: 1991.204

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