Historic New England

Paperweight

Frosted colorless glass paperweight w/ lion's head; round platform w/ relief form of lion's head and 2 front paws.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18166

Accession Number: 1998.2263

Blue decorated curio w/ Dutch windmill; bonnet-like shape w/ platform underneath; blue and white basket weave pattern covering object; blue and white windmill painting inside bonnet shape w/ 2 painted sailboats on sides of curio.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18167

Accession Number: 1998.2264

Perfume bottle

Perfume bottle in brass carriage w/ butterfly in front in pulling position; on rectangular mount; brass hinged lid on bottle; butterfly w/ blue and red coloring.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 18168

Accession Number: 1998.2265

Bowl

Footed earthenware bowl w/ green and yellow glaze; blue ring on rim and neck; green coloring has dripped effect around waist of bowl; 3 feet at bottom.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18169

Accession Number: 1998.2266

Pen holder

Gilded metal pen holder; cylinder shaped w/ reticulated body; top edge embossed w/ foliate scroll pattern; round base w/ green woven wool on underside.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18170

Accession Number: 1998.2267

Gravy boat

Majolica gravy boat w/ green glaze in interior and around sides; white band around edge w/ incised labyrinth design; brown images in white band of boat, cloud and eye; yellow tri-foliate design in front.

Date: 1860-1880 ?

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18171

Accession Number: 1998.2268

Vase

Porcelain vase; cat w/ tree trunk, flowers and ladybug; white w/ blue flowers, green stems and red ladybug; blue band around base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18172

Accession Number: 1998.2269

Figurine

Porcelain figure of bearded man w/ top hat; unglazed only on back; front w/ deteriorating remnants of red top hat, brown beard, blue coat(?), red pants and green grass.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18173

Accession Number: 1998.2270

Potpourri jar

Porcelain potpourri jar w/ celadon glaze; 3 leaf-like feet on bottom; scalloped body w/ round reticulated cover.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18174

Accession Number: 1998.2271

Bust

Miniature unglazed bust of "Eugenie"; woman w/ bunned hair wearing dress w/ shawl.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (glassworking), porcelain, glass (material)

GUSN: 18175

Accession Number: 1998.2272

Vase

Striated vase w/ swirled green, red, blue colors; unglazed around body but glazed interior top rim; scalloped rim w/ round base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18176

Accession Number: 1998.2273

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body w/ round lid red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18177

Accession Number: 1998.2274.1AB

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body; red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18178

Accession Number: 1998.2274.2

Dish

Small club shaped white dish with blue banded rim with drips; profile in center of woman with blue and green dress with red apron; woman standing on green grass patch.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18179

Accession Number: 1998.2275

Urn

Mottled brown and ivory miniature urn w/ 2 handles; appearance of swirled vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate syrup.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, mottling

GUSN: 18180

Accession Number: 1998.2276

Bird figurine

Miniature molded metal bird; painted black and purple w/ red eyes.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18181

Accession Number: 1998.2277

Bird figurine

Miniature plaster pigeon; painted black and gray; missing beak.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 18182

Accession Number: 1998.2278

Mug

Small porcelain mug; gilt band and floral decoration; marked "Remember Me"; floral trail on front around inscription w/ gold, green leaves, and pink flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18183

Accession Number: 1998.2279

VanTines's Japanese Nail Stone box

Blue and white square porcelain covered box marked "VANTINE'S/ ORIENTAL/ NAILSTONE/ JAPAN"; yellow and orange paper label w/ inscription, dragon and mountain; top w/ 4 shells at 4 corners; scene on cover w/ mountain and ocean.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18184

Accession Number: 1998.2280AB

Vase

Molded square porcelain vase; light blue glaze w/ raised arabesque decoration; 4 scrolled feet and scrolled rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18185

Accession Number: 1998.2281

Jar for Magla Toilet Cream

Porcelain covered jar; blue decoration on white; "Countie of Boston" painted in blue on cover; foliate scrolled decoration (transfer printed) on sides; paper seal around bottom of cover and top rim of jar.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: C.J. Countie & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18186

Accession Number: 1998.2282AB

Pitcher

Redware pitcher w/ applied decoration of roses and other flowers--decopage; green leaves w/ multi-colored flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), redware

GUSN: 18187

Accession Number: 1998.2283

Bowl w/ spout

Earthenware glazed bowl w/ spout; brown and green decoration w/ tan background; brown band on rim; green blotch at back of bowl; squiggly lines flaring from rim on exterior and interior.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18188

Accession Number: 1998.2284

Jar

Etched glass jar w/ padded yellow satin finial on lid; diamond pattern banded on jar w/ alternating pattern of flowers; hanging arched floral trails around jar; dotted pattern on cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), satin

GUSN: 18189

Accession Number: 1998.2285AB

Vase

Sheet brass vase w/ glass liner; round base w/ cylindrical stem; brass fasteners on base and vertically arranged on stem; distinct hammering marks.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18190

Accession Number: 1998.2286

Demitasse cup

White porcelain molded demitasse cup w/ orange transfer printed decoration; fluted body w/ gilded rim; foliate pattern on sides and band on inside rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18441

Accession Number: 1998.475

Saucer

White porcelain saucer w/ gold banding around rim and center.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18442

Accession Number: 1998.476

Tea cup and saucer

Porcelain tea cup and saucer; pink lustre and blue decoration banded around each; pink lustre band on inside rim of cup; bracket handle on cup.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18443

Accession Number: 1998.477AB

Paperweight

Glass paperweight, souvenir Crystal Palace printed on paper inside glass: "CRYSTAL PALACE/ SYDENHAM"

Date: ca. 1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18444

Accession Number: 1998.478

Fruit basket

Porcelain gilded small reticulated fruit basket; rectangular base w/ goblet shaped basket; turned stem.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18445

Accession Number: 1998.479

Jar for Cargo Ginger in Syrup

Stoneware jar painted green w/ relief decoration of flowers on sides; 6 sides w/ round cover and wicker frame w/ 2 handles; now contains potpourri; lid w/ paper label.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Tung Chun Canning Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), stoneware (pottery), wicker, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18446

Accession Number: 1998.480AB

Drafting box

Inlaid rosewood box w/ 9 asst. drafting tools. Box lined w/ purple velvet (bottom) and purple silk (top). Cover's inlay-center rectangle and border.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, rosewood (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18447

Accession Number: 1998.481

Finial

Painted composition finial. White paint on molded finial: fluted sides, conical shape, top sphere. Piece of wood attached to bottom.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18448

Accession Number: 1998.482

Paperweight

Pair of bronze paperweights w/ bust of Henry Clay on base.

Date: 1852-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 18449

Accession Number: 1998.483.1

Paperweight

Pair of bronze paperweights w/ bust of Henry Clay on base.

Date: 1852-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 18450

Accession Number: 1998.483.2

Cigar cutter

Metal cigar cutter on wooden base.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 18451

Accession Number: 1998.484

Drafting box

Small leather box w/ drafter's tools. Purple velvet inside box. Gold stripe border on top of box. 5 asst. tools.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18452

Accession Number: 1998.485

Straight edge

Wooden straight edge. One side bevelled.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18453

Accession Number: 1998.486

Miner's candleholder

Iron miner's light. Long spike at end, curved spike extends down. Candleholder in front, curved flat piece.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18454

Accession Number: 1998.487

Triangle

Wooden triangle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18455

Accession Number: 1998.488

Teapot

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18456

Accession Number: 1998.489.1AB

Tea bowl and saucer

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18457

Accession Number: 1998.489.2AB

Tea bowl and saucer

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18458

Accession Number: 1998.489.3AB

Tea bowl

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18459

Accession Number: 1998.489.4

Tea bowl

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18460

Accession Number: 1998.489.5

Waste bowl

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18461

Accession Number: 1998.489.6

Sugar bowl

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18462

Accession Number: 1998.489.7

Syrup pitcher

Stoneware pitcher; coffee colored body w/ jasperware and pewter lid; white relief foliate trail w/ ferns and branches; rope-like handle; embossed leaf on pewter lid.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, stoneware (pottery), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18463

Accession Number: 1998.490

Pitcher

Engine-turned earthenware pitcher; tan w/ blue band and jasperware applied decoration; (matching bowl); grapevine trail inside blue band; bracket handle on pitcher.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 18464

Accession Number: 1998.491.1

Bowl

Engine-turned earthenware bowl; tan w/ blue band and jasperware applied decoration; grapevine trail inside blue band.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 18465

Accession Number: 1998.491.2

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