Historic New England

Wine coaster

Footed silver wine coaster w/ openwork banded sides and glass liner. Sides have geometric trefoil decoration. Bun feet. Pressed glass on liner bottom in decoration of flower w/ pointed radiating petals.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24634

Accession Number: 1998.5494AB

Candlesnuffer and stand

Silver candlesnuffer w/ stylized oval stand. Stand has molded shell motif around inner edge and molded floral shell motif around outer edge. Engraved foliage at center; scrolled feet. Engraved and molded foliate design on snuffer.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24635

Accession Number: 1998.5495.1-2

Candlesnuffer and stand

Silver candle snuffer w/ oval stand. Stand has an openwork band of acanthus leaves. Flares outward and has rounded rim. Snuffer has pointed tip. Raised shell motif near tip; floral medallion at top of screw. Striated handles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24636

Accession Number: 1998.5496.1-2

Sugar bowl

Part of silver tea service, including sugar bowl, teapot and creamer. Sugar bowl and teapot are urn-shaped, creamer has urn-shaped base. Beaded molding around all edges, acanthus leaf decoration on handles. Bone finials on bowl and teapot.

Date: 1854-1857

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

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24637

Accession Number: 1998.5497.1AB

Creamer

Part of silver tea service, including sugar bowl, teapot and creamer. Sugar bowl and teapot are urn-shaped, creamer has urn-shaped base. Beaded molding around all edges, acanthus leaf decoration on handles. Bone finials on bowl and teapot.

Date: 1854-1857

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

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24638

Accession Number: 1998.5497.2

Teapot

Part of silver tea service, including sugar bowl, teapot and creamer. Sugar bowl and teapot are urn-shaped, creamer has urn-shaped base. Beaded molding around all edges, acanthus leaf decoration on handles. Bone finials on bowl and teapot.

Date: 1854-1857

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

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24639

Accession Number: 1998.5497.3

Collapsible cup

A: Bottom; B: Middle; C: Top section Collapsible silver cup. Consists of 3 circular sections that fold down, the lower 2 into the top. Dense diamond design pressed as a band around each section. Scalloped medallion at center of top section, inscribed. Wide raised rim.

Date: 1859-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24640

Accession Number: 1998.5498A-C

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised banded edges and swirled chevron-like patterning as band at center. Raised leaf w/ inscription.

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24641

Accession Number: 1998.5499

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised banded edges and sides engraved in a swirl pattern. Raised leaf at center w/ inscription.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24642

Accession Number: 1998.5500

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised banded edges and sides engraved in a swirl pattern. Raised leaf at center w/ inscription.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24643

Accession Number: 1998.5501

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised beaded molding around edges. Plain central band w/ inscription at center.

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24644

Accession Number: 1998.5502

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ thin foliate engraving arranged in an oval around inscription. Two recessed bands flank center, surrounded by raised band and edges w/ dense pattern of lines.

Date: 1866-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24645

Accession Number: 1998.5503

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon w/ handle wider near tip. Squared edges (side), rounded tip.

Date: 1847-1853

Maker: Rogers Brothers (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24646

Accession Number: 1998.5504

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised rounded band near edges, diamond pattern. Name engraved at center, surrounded by scrolled foliate design, including serrated paisleys.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24647

Accession Number: 1998.5505

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised edges w/ tiny band of incised lines. Band at center engraved in a chevron-like pattern. Diamond pattern surrounds central band.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24648

Accession Number: 1998.5506

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised molded edges and center engraved in a swirled diamond pattern. Medallion at center w/ inscription; medallion on opposite side has scene of dwelling in the mountains: domed cupolas prominent.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24649

Accession Number: 1998.5507

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ a pressed foliate band around convex center. Oval medallion between band, inscribed. Wider raised edges of band of incised lines.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24650

Accession Number: 1998.5508

Napkin ring

Silver napkin ring w/ raised banded edges including a band of small beading. Inscription at one side; raised Classical Greek male silhouette at other.

Date: 1858-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24651

Accession Number: 1998.5509

Napkin ring

Silver pleated napkin ring w/ leaf and berry foliage stamped at front center. Letter inscribed at center of foliage.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 24652

Accession Number: 1998.5510

Napkin ring

Silver plated napkin ring w/ band of flowers stamped around center.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 24653

Accession Number: 1998.5511

Crumber

Silver crumber w/ curved loop handle at center. Curved sides that flare out into a lip w/ raised molded edge.

Date: 1893-1930

Maker: Poole Silver Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24654

Accession Number: 1998.5512

Crumber

Silver crumber w/ handle. Curved sides that flare out into a lip w/ raised molded edges. Curved handle w/ raised molded edges.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24655

Accession Number: 1998.5513

Soup ladle

Silver soup ladle. Top of handle is smooth and flat w/ a rounded tip. No ornamentation other than inscription on back.

Date: 1847

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24656

Accession Number: 1998.5514

Soup ladle

Large silver soup ladle w/ raised beaded molding around handle edges, both sides. Handle tip is rounded and bent back.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24657

Accession Number: 1998.5515.1

Gravy ladle

Silver gravy ladle w/ beaded molding around handle edges, both sides. Handle has rounded tip that bends back slightly.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24658

Accession Number: 1998.5515.2

Gravy ladle

Silver gravy ladle w/ beaded molding around handle edges, both sides. Handle has rounded tip that bends back slightly.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24659

Accession Number: 1998.5515.3

Serving spoon

One in pair of two silver plated serving spoons. Handles have rounded tips w/ scalloped motif. Handles taper near bowl.

Date: 1838-1848

Maker: Lincoln & Reed (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 24660

Accession Number: 1998.5516.1

Serving spoon

One in pair of two silver plated serving spoons. Handles have rounded tips w/ scalloped motif. Handles taper near bowl.

Date: 1838-1848

Maker: Lincoln & Reed (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 24661

Accession Number: 1998.5516.2

Serving spoon

One of two silver serving spoons. Handle edges curved; scallop design on rounded handle tip.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24662

Accession Number: 1998.5517.1

Serving spoon

One of two silver serving spoons. Handle edges curved; scallop design on rounded handle tip.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24663

Accession Number: 1998.5517.2

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ smooth rounded tips w/ engraved initials. No other ornamentation.

Date: 1830-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24664

Accession Number: 1998.5518.1

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ smooth rounded tips w/ engraved initials. No other ornamentation.

Date: 1830-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24665

Accession Number: 1998.5518.2

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ smooth rounded tips w/ engraved initials. No other ornamentation.

Date: 1830-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24666

Accession Number: 1998.5518.3

Serving spoon

Silver serving spoon, handle tapered at end and rounded and slightly angled upward at tip w/ small scalloped decoration. Shell decoration on bowl reverse.

Date: 1820-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 24667

Accession Number: 1998.5519

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ scallop design at handle tips. No other ornamentation. Engraved on back w/ three separate initials.

Date: 1866-1875

Maker: C.S. & C.L. Rogers (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24668

Accession Number: 1998.5520.1

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ scallop design at handle tips. No other ornamentation. Engraved on back w/ three separate initials.

Date: 1866-1875

Maker: C.S. & C.L. Rogers (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24669

Accession Number: 1998.5520.2

Serving spoon

One of three silver serving spoons w/ scallop design at handle tips. No other ornamentation. Engraved on back w/ three separate initials.

Date: 1866-1875

Maker: C.S. & C.L. Rogers (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24670

Accession Number: 1998.5520.3

Serving spoon

Silver serving spoon, handle tapered at bottom and rounded at tip. No ornamentation other than inscription.

Date: 1776

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24671

Accession Number: 1998.5521

Serving spoon

Silver serving spoon w/ scalloped bowl edge and a strawberry and scroll decoration on top 1/2 of handle, both sides. Raised band around handle edge.

Date: 1846-1853

Maker: Palmer & Bachelders (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24672

Accession Number: 1998.5522

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon w/ Gothic foliate decoration on handle, on both sides of handle bottom. Smooth Gothic arch medallion on handle tip w/ initials engraved.

Date: 1839-1860

Maker: J. E. Caldwell & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24673

Accession Number: 1998.5523

Pie server

Silver pie server w/ etched foliate and C-scroll decoration on blade. Embossed floral or berry decoration on both sides of handle. Flat tip w/ rounded point.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24674

Accession Number: 1998.5524

Fish knife

Silver fish knife acanthus leaves and oval decoration on handle, both sides. Curved blade top; pointed tip.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24675

Accession Number: 1998.5525

Fish knife

Silver fish knife. Handle has molded edges and hexagonal and scrolled design. Top of blade curved; tip pointed.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24676

Accession Number: 1998.5526

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon w/ twisted handle. Handle twisted at center, rounded at tip.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: New England Nickel Silver Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24677

Accession Number: 1998.5528

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon w/ fluted shell-shaped bowl and sunflower and urn design at center of handle, on both sides.

Date: 1840-1930

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: shell (animal material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 24678

Accession Number: 1998.5529

Sugar tongs

One pair of silver sugar tongs with claw talons. Fleur-de-lis design above talons. Smooth handles with rounded tip.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24679

Accession Number: 1998.5533.1

Sugar tongs

One in pair of silver sugar tongs w/ claw talons. Fleur-de-lis design above talons. Smooth handles w/ rounded tip.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24680

Accession Number: 1998.5533.2

Spoon

Part of incomplete flatware set, a fork and a spoon. Molded band around edges; forms a scalloped design at handle tip. Design on reverse, too.

Date: 1847-1869

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 24681

Accession Number: 1998.5534.1

Dress

Lime yellow linen dress, sleeveless. Pleats running down sides under arm holes. Bowed sash at waist. White chain stitched and beaded floral detail on right side of skirt. Straight hemmed botom. Back zipper.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24582

Accession Number: 1998.5404

Straw matting

Piece of straw matting, purple and brown checked pattern where undyed straw woven w/ purple straw. Fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24583

Accession Number: 1998.5405

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